Farsightedness (hyperopia) Symptoms And Treatments

People who have hyperopia are said to be farsighted because they can see objects in the distance more easily than objects or images that are close to them. Farsightedness, like nearsightedness, is an inherited tendency and is caused when a cornea is too flat or when an eye is too short. In the early stages of hyperopia, the eyes lens adjusts to accommodate the refractive error and patients may not even notice the decline in their vision. Over time, however, people who are farsighted may find that their eyes feel sore or tired when they are doing close activities such as reading or working on a computer. Eventually, treatment is needed to correct hyperopia.

Treatments for Farsightedness
Glasses and Contacts: Glasses and contacts are the most common treatments for farsightedness because they are cost-effective and always adjustable. Glasses and contacts are an especially good option for children who have hyperopia, as their refractive errors may change as they grow.

Laser Eye Surgery: Laser eye surgery has greatly increased in popularity over the past decade in the United States. Patients can undergo laser eye surgery on an outpatient basis, and often enjoy immediately enhanced vision which sharpens in the days following the procedure. There are a number or laser eye surgery options available to farsighted patients today, and to determine which procedure is best patients should consult with an ophthalmologist. Common forms of laser eye surgery include:

LASIK: The most popular laser refractive treatment for hyperopia, LASIK involves the creation of a thin flap in the cornea, through which the surgeon uses a laser to sculpt the cornea. The flap is replaced and naturally reattaches over time. To be a good LASIK candidate, a patient must have a stable refractive error and corneas thick enough to accommodate flaps.

PRK: Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, is similar to LASIK but no corneal flap is created. Instead, the top layers of the cornea are gently removed. This procedure involves more recovery time than LASIK, but is the best option for patients who have thin corneas or are otherwise not good LASIK candidates.

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