HYPERMETROPIA/ FARSIGHTEDNESS

Definition:

 Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia is a condition that affects how well a person can see objects. It occurs when the eye's optical system doesn't properly bend light causing the image to focus behind the retina of on. Here are some important things to know, about farsightedness.

1. Causes of hyperopia/ Farsightedness;

Farsightedness can be caused by either having an eye that's too short from front to back or a cornea (the front surface of the eye) that has too little curvature. These factors make it challenging for the eye to focus light correctly onto the retina.

2. Symptoms of hyperopia/ Farsightedness;

 Common symptoms of farsightedness include difficulty reading or seeing objects clearly experiencing eyestrain and headaches and noticing blurred vision when looking at things up close. People, with farsightedness may not experience these symptoms until they reach their 40s or 50s which is known as "presbyopia" and is something most individuals go through as they age.

3. Correction of hyperopia/ Farsightedness; 

Hyperopia can frequently be addressed by using eyeglasses or contact lenses that have a prescription, for a lens. These lenses aid in the bending of rays to ensure that they focus accurately on the retina thereby enhancing both near and distance vision.

4. Surgery of hyperopia/ Farsightedness;

 In some instances, individuals may choose to undergo surgery as a means of rectifying hyperopia. Procedures such, as LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) involve reshaping the cornea to enhance the eye's ability to properly focus light.

Advice

Regular eye exams are crucial, for detecting and monitoring hyperopia and other vision issues. It is recommended to visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist regularly. Timely detection and appropriate correction can help prevent discomfort and further deterioration of vision. Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness is an error that differs from myopia (nearsightedness) where distant objects appear clearer than close ones. Conversely, myopia makes it challenging to see objects clearly while maintaining good, near vision.