Sometimes people confuse hyperopia with presbyopia , which also is a difficulty in seeing up close, but has a different cause. Signs of Farsightedness Farsighted people sometimes have headaches or eyestrain, and may squint or feel fatigued when performing work at close range. If you get these symptoms while wearing your glasses or contact lenses, you may need an eye exam and a new prescription. What You Can Do About it Farsightedness can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses to change the way light rays bend into the eyes. You may need to wear your glasses or contacts all the time, or only when reading, working on a computer, or doing other close-up work.
Refractive surgery is another option for correcting hyperopia.
It may reduce or eliminate your need to wear glasses or contact lenses. For more articles about eye conditions and diseases, use the pull-down menu at the top of this page . Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .