Condition
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
With hyperopia, nearby objects look blurry, but distant objects are clearer. Light focuses behind the back of your eye instead of right on the special seeing part.
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
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Symptoms
- Trouble reading books or seeing close work
- Difficulty focusing on nearby objects
- Eye strain or tiredness after reading
- Headaches, especially during school or homework
- Squinting when looking at things up close
- Can see distance better than close-up
Causes
- Your eyeball is shaped a bit too short
- Your cornea (front of eye) doesn't curve enough
- You were born this way (inherited trait)
- The lens inside your eye isn't shaped right
- Getting older can make it worse
- Some health conditions
Treatments
- Glasses to help eyes focus properly
- Contact lenses for clear vision
- Eye exercises to strengthen focusing
- LASIK or PRK surgery (for older teens/adults)
- Taking regular breaks when reading
- Proper lighting when doing homework
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