Farsightedness is a condition with strong genetic links. This means, if several close relatives are farsighted, you should keep an eye out for symptoms of hyperopia, including the following:
If you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms, you should see your eye doctor at a local vision therapy clinic.
Your eye doctor will conduct a refraction assessment and an eye health exam. During a refraction assessment, you will be asked to look through a phoropter (which looks like a mask with several wheels) to determine which lenses can help you see clearly. And, during the eye health exam, your eye doctor will use eye drops to dilate your pupils (which would make them more sensitive to light). This allows doctors to fully examine your eyes’ optic nerve and retina.
Both conditions both affect the eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. However, there’s a key difference between the two: hyperopia is a condition someone is born with (and is related to their cornea being too flat) while presbyopia gradually affects a patient’s vision (usually starting in the person’s early 40s). That’s why it’s important to have your eyes checked at least once every year.
Insight Vision Center Optometry offers a wide range of professional eye care services, including prescription scleral lenses. To schedule an appointment, call us at (714) 486-3315, or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach as well as the surrounding communities.
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