What is hyperopia

  The term hyperopia refers to the fact that when the eye does not use its ability to regulate, parallel light rays from a distance enter the eye’s refractive system and end up being imaged behind the retina instead of in the retina. Farsightedness arises because the refractive power of the eye is insufficient, or the length of the eye axis is insufficient.  The visual acuity of a farsighted eye is closely related to the degree of hyperopia, while the strength of the eye’s regulation also determines how well the naked eye can see. Therefore, mild hyperopia, even in moderate hyperopia, is sometimes compensated by regulation and no significant vision loss occurs. However, if hyperopia is not compensated by the action of accommodation, there will be varying degrees of vision loss. Vision at distance and near is not good. Clinically, patients with hyperopia may show a decrease in distance vision, and in the case of moderately high hyperopia, there may be a decrease in both distance and near vision, which may be accompanied by varying degrees of visual fatigue.  After the diagnosis of hyperopia, it is recommended to consider frame glasses or corneal contact lenses for correction if the vision has decreased. Refractive surgery can also be considered. Excimer laser keratomileusis can also achieve good results in correcting hyperopia.