Hyperopia

Hyperopia is a condition in which a patient views things far away yet has to squint to see things that are close to the eye or simply cannot see close objects. Thankfully, there is a treatment modality that makes it easier for light to properly focus on the retina through refractive surgery or corrective lenses. This is accomplished with the use of refractive surgery or corrective lenses. The majority of youngsters with hyperopia do not require corrective lenses as they can compensate through focusing on objects near the eyes. However, when such a patient reaches 40 years in age, the eye lenses are less flexible, meaning corrective lenses will be required. Contact lenses and glasses such as standard reading glasses, bifocals and trifocals help patients see objects up close. If necessary, Expert Eyecare will perform refractive surgery for hyperopia though this procedure is typically used to correct myopia, meaning nearsightedness.

Conductive keratoplasty involves reshaping the cornea with a probe that emits a radiofrequency so the peripheral collage can be slightly shrunk. Photorefractive keratectomy involves the surgeon removing the cornea’s outer layer so a procedure similar to LASIK can be completed. LASIK is centered on the use of a laser to reshape the cornea’s outer edges for a different curvature. The outer layer grows back within the next week and a half. Furthermore, LASIK, short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, might also help as it reshapes the cornea’s center to form a comparably steep dome.

To learn more about Hyperopia schedule an appointment with one of our doctors and visit: http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/hyperopia?sso=y