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Hyperopia

By Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com

Updated: January 15, 2009

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Definition: Hyperopia is better known as farsightedness. Patients with farsightedness generally see well at a distance, but have difficulty seeing clearly at a close range. Farsighted individuals often complain of eye strain, headaches or fatigue rather than blurry vision. In higher amounts, vision can be blurred at all distances.
Also Known As: Hypermetropia
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