Hypermetropia, also known as long-sightedness or hyperopia, is a refractive disorder. Though it can happen in any age group, it usually starts from mid-late adulthood.
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Clinical presentation
In this condition, distant objects are seen better than close objects.
Pathology
The blurriness of near objects is due to incoming light being focused posterior to the retina. Common causes include:
short ocular globe axial length
insufficient lens accommodation
flattened cornea
Risk factors
familial history
ocular tumors
presbyopia
Treatment and prognosis
corrective lenses: convex
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laser procedures
photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK)
laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK)
intraocular lens replacement
conductive keratoplasty
Complications
If younger onset and untreated, it can result in the development of a squint.
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