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Hyperopia (farsighted)

  • Occurs when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina, instead of directly on it.
  • This is caused by a cornea that is flatter, or an eye that is shorter, than a normal eye.
  • Farsighted people usually have trouble seeing up close, but may also have difficulty seeing far away as well.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Difficulty seeing up close.
  • Blurred distance vision.
  • Eye fatigue when reading.
  • Eye strain (headaches, pulling sensation, burning).
  • Crossed eyes in children