What is the medical term meaning farsightedness?

Answer 1

There are two terms that can mean farsightedness (blurry near vision and clear far vision). Hyperopia is farsightedness that can occur at any age. Young children often grow out of hyperopia. Presbyopia is farsightedness that occurs with aging, usually over age 40. Presbyopia also affects a larger number of people than does hyperopia.
hyperopia

Answer 2

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an eye problem that causes objects at a distance to be blurry. A nearsighted person can clearly see objects that are close to them, but has a hard time focusing on objects that are far away. The condition arises when light from distant objects fall in front of the retina or the eyes, instead of on it. This leads to the vision of distant objects being blurred. There is no problem, however, in seeing near objects.

A nearsighted person is referred to as "myopic."
myopia

Answer 3

Myopia: Nearsighted: Able to see objects up close, but objects at a distance are out of focus.

Presbyopia: Difficulty focusing on objects that are up close. This is naturally occurs with aging. It is the condition when someone has to use reading glasses to be able to read or focus on objects within arm's length.

Hyperopia: Farsighted: Able to focus on objects that are far away, but objects up close are out of focus.

Answer 4

Definition

Farsightedness is difficulty seeing objects that are nearby.

Alternative Names

Hyperopia

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Farsightedness is the result of the visual image being focused behind the retinarather than directly on it. It may be caused by the eyeball being too small or the focusing power being too weak.

Farsightedness is often present from birth, but children have a very flexible eye lens, which helps make up for the problem. Most children outgrow the condition. As aging occurs, glasses or contact lenses may be required to correct the vision. If you have family members who are farsighted, you are also more likely to become farsighted.

Symptoms

• Aching eyes
• Blurred visionof close objects
• Crossed eyes (strabismus) in children
• Eye strain
• Headache while reading

Signs and tests

A general eye examination to diagnosis farsightedness may include the following tests:

• Eye movement testing
• Glaucoma testing
• Refraction test
• Retinal examination
• Slit-lamp examination
• Visual acuity

Treatment

Farsightedness is easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Surgical techniques are available for correcting farsightedness and can be used for those who do not wish to wear glasses or contacts.

Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome is expected to be good.

Complications

Farsightedness can be a risk factor for glaucoma and lazy eye.

Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider or ophthalmologist if symptoms of farsightedness develop and you have not had an eye examination recently.

Also, call if vision begins to get worse after you have been diagnosed with farsightedness.

Answer 5

Definition

Farsightedness is greater difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.

Alternative Names

Hyperopia

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Farsightedness is the result of the visual image being focused behind the retinarather than directly on it. It may be caused by the eyeball being too small or the focusing power being too weak.

Farsightedness is often present from birth, but children have a very flexible eye lens, which helps make up for the problem. Most children outgrow the condition. As aging occurs, glasses or contact lenses may be required to correct the vision. If you have family members who are farsighted, you are also more likely to become farsighted.

Symptoms

• Aching eyes
• Blurred visionof close objects
• Crossed eyes (strabismus) in children
• Eye strain
• Headache while reading

Signs and tests

A general eye examination to diagnosis farsightedness may include the following tests:

• Eye movement testing
• Glaucoma testing
• Refraction test
• Retinal examination
• Slit-lamp examination
• Visual acuity

Treatment

Farsightedness is easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Surgical techniques are available for correcting farsightedness and can be used for those who do not wish to wear glasses or contacts.

Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome is expected to be good.

Complications

Farsightedness can be a risk factor for glaucoma and lazy eye.

Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider or ophthalmologist if symptoms of farsightedness develop and you have not had an eye examination recently.

Also, call if vision begins to get worse after you have been diagnosed with farsightedness.

If you have been diagnosed with farsightedness or suspect you may have farsightedness and you suddenly develop severe eye pain, eye redness, or decreased vision you should see your eye doctor immediately.

Reviewed By

Review Date: 08/31/2010

Daniel E. Bustos, MD, MS, Private Practice specializing in Comprehensive Ophthalmology in Eugene, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Answer 6

Hyperopic is the medical term meaning far-sighted. Presbyopic often results in difficulty with close vision, but it refers specifically to changes in vision with advanced age.

Answer 7

The medical term for near sighted vision is myopia. People with myopia can clearly see items which are near to the eye. Objects which are further away become blurred and fuzzy.

Answer 8

presbyoptic, hyperoptic