Seeing Clearly: Understanding and Managing Hyperopia

Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a vision condition where distant objects appear clearer than those close up. This occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light rays to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. People with hyperopia may experience eyestrain, headaches, or difficulty focusing on near tasks like reading or using a mobile phone. Although the condition can affect individuals of all ages, it is particularly common in adults over 40 as the eye’s focusing ability gradually decreases.