 Hyperopia
is the medical term for farsightedness. This occurs when an
eye is too short, thus lacking in power, for the light-bending
ability of the cornea's curvature. Light rays entering the
eye do not come to focus sharply on the retina at the back
of the eye as a result of hyperopia. Instead,
they focus back behind the eye producing a blurred image.
Farsighted individuals, however, can use their focusing muscles
to "pull" the image forward onto the retina, often
resulting in the ability to see in the distance but lack in
ability to see near and intermediate ranges well. In young
persons with high degrees of hyperopia or in individuals over
the age of 45, this compensation ability may be inadequate
to produce clear images at any range, resulting in blurry
vision for distance, near and intermediate ranges. Farighted
eyes are too short and need a "plus" power to help
them focus.
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