Hyperopia is the ability to view objects in the distance, but difficulty seeing objects up-close. It occurs when the eye is shorter than normal or the cornea is too flat, causing light to focus behind the retina.
Hyperopia affects roughly 25% of the population. It is corrected with plus (convex) lenses, which bring the focal point forward onto the retina and restore comfortable near vision.
Key facts
- Affects approximately 25% of the population.
- Near objects are harder to focus on than distant ones.
- Corrected with plus (convex) lenses.
- Can cause eye strain and headaches during close work.
