Your eye doctor may diagnose you with farsightedness when performing a routinecomprehensive eye exam.
In some cases, the eye may be of normal length, butthe corneamay be flatter than normal.
Farsightedness is usually detected early in life.
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Hyperopia Treatment
If you are farsighted, glasses or contact lenses can help correct the problem.
But not everyone needs them, especially children.
Many children are born with hyperopia but usually outgrow it as the eyeball grows longer.
In more severe cases, hyperopia treatment may include surgery such as an ocular implant orLASIK vision correction.
A Word From Verywell
Don’t be discouraged if you are told that you are farsighted.
Farsightedness is easily treated with glasses orcontact lenses.
Refractive surgery is an option for adult patients who wish to see clearly without wearing glasses.
If you are farsighted, you may only need to wear glasses for reading or working on the computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Neither is better than the other.
The severity of your case is what matters most.
Hyperopia is not the same as astigmatism.
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