-Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
In a hyperopic eye, the light rays do not converge or focus by the time they reach the retina. Hyperopic patients can focus on more distant objects, but not images that are close at hand. Non-surgical treatment options include glasses and contact lenses. Surgical treatment options include clear lens extraction, CK, LASIK, LTK, phakic IOL, and PRK. While there are numerous surgical options available, not all individuals are good candidates for specific procedures. Patients should review these options in depth with their physicians prior to making any final decisions.
Symptoms of hyperopia:
- Blurry close vision
- Occasionally, blurry distance vision
Causes of hyperopia:
Diagnosing hyperopia:
Many people are not diagnosed with hyperopia without a complete eye exam. School screenings typically do not detect this condition because they test only for distance vision. Your eye doctor 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. Your eye doctor 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.
Treatment of hyperopia:
Glasses and contact lenses are used by many for the temporary treatment of hyperopia. However, there are a number of vision correction procedures, LASIK for example, that can surgically reduce or eliminate hyperopia.
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Dr. Ed Hedaya is a Cataract Surgery New Jersey Specialist. He performs LASIK and PRK
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