Common Vision Conditions Affecting Children
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
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Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision condition in which distance objects are usually viewed clearly, but near objects are not brought into proper focus. Farsighted individuals involuntarily exert an extra effort to maintain clear distance vision and an even greater effort to clearly view close objects. This excessive use of the eye's own focusing ability can cause eye strain, tension, headaches, faigue, and overall discomfort.   With normal vision, or emmetropia, objects are brought into sharp focus directly on the back surface of the eye, which is the retina. When this occurs, objects are seen clearly. With farsightedness, or hyperopia, objects are brought into focus behind the retina. This is due to an eyeball which is too short for its optical components or underpowered. When this occurs, objects appear blurred. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, can be effectively diagnosed in a comprehensive vision examination and successfully optically corrected with plus lenses (spectacle or contact). In mild cases, when the eyes can adequately compensate for the problem without causing any symptoms, correction may not be necessary. Some common signs and symptoms of hyperopia include: - Blurred vision. - Difficulty maintaining a clear focus on near objects. - Eye strain, tension, or discomfort. - Fatigue after reading or near work. - Headaches after reading or near work. - Difficulty concentrating on near objects.

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