Farsightedness (Hyperopia) 

Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common refractive error of the eye where distant objects can be seen clearly, but near objects can appear blurry.

This happens because light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it. 

Symptoms: 

• Eye strain or discomfort, especially when reading or doing tasks that require focusing on nearby objects. 

• Headaches due to excessive eye strain. 

Causes: 

• Genetics: If one or both parents are farsighted, there’s a higher chance that their children will develop hyperopia. 

• Growth of the eyeball: The eyeball is too short relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens. 

Treatment: 

• Eyeglasses or contact lenses: These are the most common ways to correct farsightedness by compensating for the refractive error. 

• Refractive surgery: Procedures like LASIK or PRK can reshape the cornea to improve the eye's focusing ability.