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Hyperopia

What is hyperopia?

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Hyperopia is sometimes referred to as long-sightedness. This is when the eye is able to see distant objects clearly, but close objects are out of focus.

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What causes hyperopia?

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Hyperopia occurs when the light rays coming through the eyes focus behind the eye. This can be caused by:

• The cornea being too flat

• The length of the eye being too small

Can hyperopia be corrected?

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The good thing about hyperopia is that it can often be easily corrected by some form of vision correction such as glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery.