Hyperopia

Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a refractive error in which the eyeball is too short, focusing light behind the retina, causing blurred near vision (and distance in high degrees) plus asthenopia/eye strain. Children may accommodate and present with accommodative esotropia/amblyopia. Treatment: convex (plus-power) glasses/contacts; screen and treat amblyopia/accommodative esotropia; refractive surgery in adults if appropriate.

Common Symptoms

Blurred near vision; eye strain/headaches after near work; accommodative esotropia/amblyopia in children

Causes and Pathogenesis

Axial shortening of the eye focuses light behind the retina, requiring accommodation.

Treatment

Plus-lens glasses/contacts; treat amblyopia/accommodative esotropia; refractive surgery in adults

Preventive Measures

Screen children; correct refractive error; treat amblyopia.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.