Definition Symptoms Treatment Clinic Information Definition 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. The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have hyperopia . However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam. 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.