Hypermetropie - Far-sightedness

Hypermetropia, also known as hyperopia or far-sightedness, is an eye condition in which a person has difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly. Unlike myopia (nearsightedness), where the focus is better for near objects, individuals with hypermetropia experience blurred vision when looking at close-range objects, while their distance vision may be relatively clearer.

Hypermetropia occurs when the eyeball is shorter than normal or when the cornea has a flatter curvature, causing light entering the eye to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. This results in a blurred image for near objects.

Mild cases of hypermetropia may not cause significant visual disturbances, but in more pronounced cases, it can lead to eyestrain, headaches, and difficulty with tasks that require close focus, such as reading or computer work.

Hypermetropia is commonly corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses that compensate for the refractive error, helping to focus the light correctly on the retina. In some cases, refractive surgery, such as LASIK or lens implants, may be considered to permanently correct the refractive error.