Hyperopia

Hyperopia... What You Need to Know Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is usually inherited. Children are often hyperopic which may lessen as an adult. Hyperopia is a refractive error, which results from a disorder rather than from disease. A refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image. Symptoms of Hyperopia: Difficulty seeing objects up close Blurred vision Crossing of the eyes in children Treatment Hyperopia is commonly treated using corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery may be able to correct some forms of hyperopia. The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have hyperopia. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, please contact us to set up an apointment today. <-- Back To Refractive Errors