WHAT IS HYPERMETROPIA?
In normal eyes, the eye lens and cornea refract light correctly and create a clear image. However, in hyperopia, the eye does not have enough power to focus light. In this condition, the rays focus behind the eye and it becomes difficult to see nearby objects clearly.
Hypermetropia is often associated with a genetic predisposition. However, as people get older, hypermetropia may develop.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERMETROPIA?
Symptoms of hyperopia may vary from person to person and may differ depending on the degree of hyperopia.
- Blurred vision:
Hyperopia causes blurred vision, especially when focusing on nearby objects. This may be more noticeable when reading a book or using a computer.
- Eye fatigue:
People with hyperopia have to make more effort to focus their eyes on close objects. This can cause eye strain when doing tasks that require reading for long periods of time or focusing on nearby details.
- Headache:
Hypermetropia can cause headaches due to the eyes’ constant effort to focus.
HYPERMETROPIA TREATMENT OPTIONS
Hyperopia is a correctable condition and many treatment options are available. You can find commonly used treatment methods for correcting hyperopia:
- Glasses for Hyperopia
Hyperopia can often correct the effects of hyperopia by wearing glasses. Glasses regulate the eye’s ability to focus and provide clear vision. The prescription for glasses is written by a specialist depending on the degree of hyperopia and other vision needs.
- Contact Lenses for Hyperopia
Contact lenses fit directly over the eye and can provide more natural vision than glasses. Contact lenses for hyperopia provide clear vision by correcting the eye’s ability to focus. It should be used by an ophthalmologist after selecting a suitable lens type and prescription.
- Refractive Surgery for Hyperopia
Hyperopia is also corrected through a procedure called refractive surgery. Refractive surgery corrects vision defects by changing the optical system of the eye. Methods such as LASIK and LASEK are refractive surgery techniques frequently used to correct hyperopia.
CONCLUSION
Hypermetropia is an eye refractive error that makes it difficult to see clearly, especially close-up objects. Symptoms of hypermetropia may manifest themselves with discomfort such as blurred vision, eye fatigue and headache. Hyperopia can usually be corrected and a variety of treatment options are available, including glasses, contact lenses, and refractive surgery.
