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Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry. This occurs because the eye does not focus light properly on the retina. Instead, the focal point falls behind the retina. Hyperopia can be caused by the eyeball being too short or the cornea being too flat.

Many people, especially children, have mild hyperopia and can compensate for it by using the eye's natural focusing ability, called accommodation. As people age, their ability to accommodate decreases, making hyperopia more noticeable and potentially causing symptoms like eye strain, headaches, and fatigue, particularly after reading or close work.

The severity of hyperopia is measured in diopters. A positive number indicates hyperopia, with higher numbers signifying greater farsightedness. Mild hyperopia might not require correction, while moderate to severe cases often benefit from corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. These lenses help to redirect light so that it focuses correctly on the retina, improving vision at all distances. In some cases, refractive surgery can also be an option to correct hyperopia. Regular eye examinations are important to detect and manage hyperopia and other vision problems.