Far Sightedness :
Far sightedness is a condition in which an individual has difficulty in seeing nearby objects. The medical term for this condition is hyperopia. It occurs when the curvature of the cornea changes and affects the bending of light going into the eyes. Hyperopia is a common eye focusing disorder that can affect both children and adults.
The symptoms of far sightedness include difficulty in reading, eye strain, double vision, blurry vision and squinting while reading. The diagnosis of far sightedness involves an eye exam by an ophthalmologist. The patient is given eye drops that relax the pupils before the eye exam. Then, the doctor performs a slit lamp exam and various tests to check the vision. The treatment of far sightedness usually involves eyeglasses or contact lenses. In some cases, a surgery may be performed as a long-term solution.









