Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Information

If you are farsighted, a condition formally called hyperopia, then you can see objects clearly if they are far away from you, but you can�t see close objects clearly. Your condition might be mild or severe. Your eye is focusing images behind the retina, instead of focusing them exactly on the retina, and the distance between the image and the retina is what causes the image to be blurred. There are several reasons why this might occur, such as a flattened cornea or not enough distance between the cornea and the retina.

Farsightedness Treatments

To treat farsightedness, you can usually correct your vision with glasses and contact lenses, or you can have surgery. If you have astigmatism as well as being farsighted, surgery can correct that as well. The options you should consider include the following.

LASIK Surgery

During LASIK eye surgery, the doctor uses a laser to cut a small flap into the surface of the cornea and then corrects the shape of the cornea underneath the flap. The doctor then replaces the flap. As the eye heals, the flap heals as well, but the shape of the cornea is permanently changed.

PRK Surgery

PRK eye surgery is an alternative to LASIK eye surgery, used in cases where the cornea is too thin, too steep, or too scarred. It is slightly less comfortable and takes longer to heal than LASIK eye surgery but is otherwise very similar to the LASIK procedure.

LASEK Surgery

LASEK eye surgery is an alternative to LASIK eye surgery, used in cases where the cornea is too thin or too steep. It is slightly less comfortable and takes longer to heal than LASIK eye surgery. LASEK should be performed by an especially experienced specialist.

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Contact our London ophthalmology clinic today to schedule an appointment to learn more about farsightedness and available treatment options.