The reason for this is that the eye is too short or the cornea is too flat. This is often inherited. A person with hyperopia is unable to see objects clearly up close like books or newspapers. Many people are not diagnosed with hyperopia until they have a complete eye exam. School screenings do not discover this because they test for vision in the distance.
Treatment includes contact lenses or glasses for near work such as reading.
Corrective lenses do not need to be used for distance vision.