Heperopia
Farsightedness is a refractive error of the eye, in which light rays are not focused on the retina, as is normal, but behind it.
In the first years of life it is normal to have some degree of farsightedness due to the small size of the eye.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of farsightedness is usually made through an ophthalmological examination carried out by a specialized ophthalmologist.
The treatment of hypermetropia depends on the age of the patient and on the presence and type of symptoms.
Symptoms
Symptoms of farsightedness vary by age:
In children the range of adaptation is large and no reduction of vision is observed, except when the hypermetropia is very high.
The adult who has farsightedness, initially perceives a fatigue, headache and blurriness after intense reading. In older individuals the reduction of near vision is the primary symptom and it progressively extends to distance vision.
Treatment
- The use of glasses or contact lenses of various types (hard, soft, etc.)
- LASER procedure (PRK or LASIK)
- Intraocular lens surgery