Hyperopia, or farsightedness, makes near objects hard to focus on while distance vision stays clearer. It’s common, easy to check, and very treatable. Our team in Amesbury can tell you exactly where you stand.
Farsightedness is usually noticed during close-up tasks. Many people compensate for years before they realize something is off.
Trouble with close-up text often starts after age 40, when the eye’s focusing lens becomes less flexible. This is called presbyopia and can feel similar to farsightedness. An exam tells you which one you have.
Your eye works like a camera. In farsightedness, light focuses behind the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, instead of directly on it. This usually happens when the eye is slightly too short or the cornea is too flat.
Nearsightedness (myopia) is the opposite. Light focuses in front of the retina, so distance vision blurs first.
Farsightedness tends to run in families. If one or both parents are farsighted, you may be too.
It can be present from birth but often isn't noticed until adulthood, when close-up work becomes harder.
Most people discover farsightedness during a routine eye exam. The tests are painless and take only a few minutes.
You read letters on a chart from a distance. This shows how well you see far away and gives us a baseline.
The doctor places a phoropter in front of your eyes and swaps lenses to find the prescription that sharpens your vision.
A light is shone into your eyes while you look through lenses. The way light reflects off your retina helps confirm whether you're farsighted.
The right option depends on your age, prescription, and lifestyle. Most people do well with glasses or contacts, and some choose a longer-term surgical fix.
The most common treatment. Convex lenses add focusing power, and frames come in many styles.
Correct vision without changing your appearance. Daily disposables, extended wear, and other options are available.
Reshapes the cornea for a longer-term fix. Candidates usually need to be over 18, with a stable prescription and healthy eyes.
For older adults or severe hyperopia, the natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens.
Specialized contact lenses, autologous serum eye drops made from your own blood, and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy are available when standard treatments aren’t enough.
Glasses and contacts do most of the work, but a few habits can reduce strain and protect your vision.
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to ease eye strain.
Bright, daylight-like lighting makes close-up tasks easier on your eyes.
Your prescription can change over time, and early checks catch problems sooner.
Wear UV-blocking sunglasses outdoors and stay hydrated to keep your eyes comfortable.
Book an exam at Foley Vision Center and we’ll find out whether farsightedness is behind your symptoms.
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