Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

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  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
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    • What is hyperopia (farsightedness)?

    Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a refractive error that results from a disorder rather than from a disease. A refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image. Hyperopia usually is inherited and children who are hyperopic often become less hyperopic as adults. Hyperopia occurs when the image formed by the focusing mechanism of the eye is “behind” the retina. This often occurs if an eye is shorter than average.

    What Is Hyperopia?

     

    Appointment Information

    To schedule an appointment, please call 734-764-4190.

    What are the symptoms of hyperopia?

    Symptoms include:

    • Blurred vision
    • Difficulty seeing objects up close
    • Crossing of the eyes in children (esotropia)

    The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have hyperopia. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your ophthalmologist for a complete exam.

    How is hyperopia diagnosed?

    Hyperopia can be diagnosed by a careful refraction by an ophthalmologist. For children and young adults, a cycloplegic refraction may be necessary to diagnose the correct amount of hyperopia. The focusing mechanism of the eye can mask the full amount of hyperopia but, during a cycloplegic refraction, eye drops are given to paralyze this mechanism so the true amount of hyperopia can be measured and corrected if needed. 

    How is hyperopia treated?

    Hyperopia is commonly treated using corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery may be able to correct some forms of hyperopia. 

    Locations
    • Low Vision & Visual Rehabilitation Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
      Elevator B Floor 3
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912       Get Directions
    • Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
      Elevator B Floor 3
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Canton Health Center 1051 N Canton Center Rd
      Canton, MI 48187-5097       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Chelsea Health Center 14700 E Old US Highway 12
      Floor 1
      Chelsea, MI 48118-1185       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center-Grand Blanc 3181 E Grand Blanc Rd
      Grand Blanc, MI 48439-2709       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | River Place Office Building 1974 N Huron River Dr
      River Place Offices
      Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1654       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
      Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201       Get Directions

    Providers

     Search for a U-M Health provider     Audree Bass, O.D.

    Audree S Bass, OD

    Clinical Instructor

    Optometry

    Brittany Boland, OD

    Brittany Ann Boland, OD

    Clinical Instructor

    Optometry

    Sherry Huey Day, OD

    Sherry Huey Day, OD, FAAO

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Optometry

    Karen Suzanne Deloss, OD

    Karen Suzanne Deloss, OD, FAAO

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Optometry, Corneal & Contact Management

    Paul James Grenier, OD

    Paul James Grenier, OD

    Clinical Instructor

    Optometry

    Amy Lynn Lagina, OD

    Amy Lynn Lagina, OD, FAAO

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Optometry

    Helios Leung, OD, PhD, FAAO

    Helios Tin-Chung Leung, OD, PhD, FAAO

    Clinical Instructor

    Optometry

    Colleen Podd, OD

    Colleen Marie Podd, OD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Optometry

    Meagan Tucker, O.D.

    Meagan Janelle Tucker, OD

    Clinical Instructor

    Optometry

    Donna Marlayne Wicker, OD

    Donna Marlayne Wicker, OD, FAAO

    Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus

    Optometry

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