Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)

Hyperopia, also known as long-sightedness, refers to a refractive condition where the focusing power of the eyeball is too weak in relation to the length of the eye. Hyperopia develops as a result of the visual image being focused behind the retina rather than directly on it.

Hyperopic people must exert extra effort to bring their near vision into sharp, clear focus. Symptoms may include; blurriness when reading, eyestrain, fatigue and or headaches after sustained close work and difficulty adjusting focus. Higher degrees of hyperopia can also affect distance vision especially with increasing age.