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Farsightedness
 Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when the cornea is too flat, causing light to focus at a point beyond the retina. This results in blurry close vision. Occasionally, blurry distance vision will occur when suffering from farsightedness. Because the young eye can compensate for this condition, it may not be detected until later in life.
Symptoms of Hyperopia
- Blurry close vision
- Occasional blurry distance vision
Are you at Risk?
Because hyperopia is hereditary, you are at risk if a family member has hyperopia.
Diagnosing Hyperopia
A complete eye exam is necessary to diagnose farsightedness. Because school screenings test distance vision, farsightedness may not be detected in your child. The professionals at the Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center can conduct a refractive evaluation to determine whether your eyes focus light rays exactly on the retina at distance and near. A visual acuity test will determine your ability to see sharply and clearly at all distances. During your examination, we will also check your eye coordination and muscle control, as well as your eyes' ability to change focus. All of these are important factors in how your eyes see.
Treating Hyperopia
If you or your child has myopia, glasses and contact lenses may be used for temporary treatment. There are several procedures performed at the Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center that can surgically reduce or eliminate myopia.
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