Hyperopia - Farsightedness 

Farsightedness is when you see distant objects clearly, but close objects are blurry. 

This happens when the eyeball is too short or when the outer layer of the eye, called the cornea is too flat. 

Causing light rays to focus behind the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye called the retina instead of directly on it. 

Some signs of farsightedness include blurry vision when looking at objects up close. You may also notice eyestrain, fatigue, aching or burning eyes, and headaches after doing close work (such as reading or needlework). 

Often babies are born with a slight farsightedness that clears up as they grow and their eyeballs get longer. 

Children with farsightedness may not be interested in reading or they may have trouble concentrating because they cannot keep close objects in focus. 

Farsightedness may be helped with glasses, contacts, or refractive surgery.

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Normal Eye