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Hyperopia is a refractive disorder or visual problem in which the individual can see faraway objects clearly, but nearby objects appear blurry. The condition is sometimes known as hypermetropia. When nearby objects appear unclear, hyperopic individuals have difficulty reading and even performing certain movements and fine motor skills with their hands.
Farsightedness is mostly present at birth and can be caused by a genetic disorder passed from parents to their children.
Typically, a farsighted person’s cornea has a less-pronounced curvature, so the light goes through the eye, but focuses on the back of the eye behind the retina.
Common signs and symptoms include:
This condition varies from one person to another and we can identify hypermetropia with a full visual exam.
Causes of hyperopia are often very difficult to trace in each patient. Most of them do not know the exact cause.
Physiologically, the causes are one of three or a combination:
Statistically, 14 million Americans age 40 and older are hyperopic. In some cases, farsightedness can be caused by tumors, diabetes, and underdevelopment of the macula, a small but important area of the retina.
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When treating patients with hyperopia, the main goal is to see nearby objects more clearly. Another aim of the treatment is to prevent the progression of the disease. Treatment options typically include the use of corrective lenses or corrective surgical procedures.
The use of glasses is by far the most common treatment for a patient with hyperopia. It does not correct the main cause but prevents further worsening of the sight. Contact lenses are often more comfortable and allow for a wider range of sight, but unsafe handling or poor hygiene can result in severe injuries to the eye.
Surgical treatment for hyperopia is generally considered a cosmetic treatment as the patient’s vision can be corrected with lenses. Farsightedness can be treated through different modalities of laser procedures, especially Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK).
LASIK consists of a beam of light passing through the eyes to remove a small amount of tissue from the eye and reshape the cornea. Similarly, in PRK rays reach the corneal stroma and remove the layers that affect the visual acuity.
Other treatments include lens implants, also known as refractive lens exchange. In this case, a new lens is placed inside the eye to cancel out the defect that causes hyperopia.
Our knowledgeable staff is here to answer all your questions about which procedure is best for you, and ensure you have the most comfortable experience possible. Make an appointment today!
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At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
