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Hyperopia is more commonly known as farsightedness. The individual with hyperopia will have difficulty seeing objects that are close and may experience eye strain and headaches after reading or doing close work. Hyperopic patients may also experience a degree of difficulty in seeing distance as well.
Hyperopia is the end result when the light entering the eye focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it. This condition tends to be is caused by a cornea that is flatter than a normal eye. Hyperopia tends to worsen or become more evident with age, as the eye begins to lose its ability to naturally compensate for the condition..
The treatment for hyperopia is dependent on several factors, and may include glasses, contact lenses, or refractive laser eye surgery..
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