Farsightedness – Eye and Vision

farsightedness

Farsightedness, also known as Hyperopia, is the opposite of Myopia. If a person can see objects at a distance clearly but has trouble focusing well on objects close up, he may be farsighted. It occurs when light rays are focused behind the retina, causing near images to appear blurry. Near-objects appear blurry because the light rays are spread apart instead of focused when they strike the retina. Very far-sighted people have difficulty seeing clearly the distant objects as well. Hyperopia is the result of an eyeball which is too short, or a cornea which is less curved. Symptoms of farsightedness include aching eyes, crossed eyes in children, headache while reading, and blurred vision of close objects.   Visit Dr. Aceves Peña in Guadalajara or in Monterrey visit Dr. Guillermo Chapa for lasik eye surgery and PRK.