Hyperopia (Are you farsighted?): Symptoms and treatment

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Symptoms And Signs

Causes

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Symptoms And Signs

Causes

Treatment

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision problem, affecting about a fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects very well, but have difficulty focusing on objects that are up close. The condition is sometimes referred to as "hypermetropia" rather than hyperopia.

Hyperopia symptoms

Farsighted people sometimes have headaches or eye strain and may squint or feel fatigued when performing work at close range. If you get these symptoms while wearing your eyeglasses or  contact lenses, you may need an  eye exam and a new prescription.

What causes hyperopia/hypermetropia?

Watch this video on what causes blurry vision and how we can correct it.

Hyperopia symptoms

Farsighted people sometimes have headaches or eye strain and may squint or feel fatigued when performing work at close range. If you get these symptoms while wearing your eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may need an eye exam and a new prescription.

On this page:

Symptoms And Signs

Causes

Treatment

On this page:

Symptoms And Signs

Causes

Treatment

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