Hyperopia, also known as Farsightedness, is a common refractive error that causes difficulty seeing objects that are close to the eye. While mild farsightedness may not require treatment, moderate to severe farsightedness can cause significant vision problems that impact daily life. If you are experiencing symptoms of hyperopia (farsightedness), such as blurred vision, eye strain, or headaches, it is important to schedule a comprehensive eye care exam with our experienced optometrist in Olympia for a comprehensive eye exam.
Here are some of the most common symptoms of hyperopia:
Patients with hyperopia often experience blurry vision when looking at objects up close. This can make it difficult to read, write, or perform other tasks that require close-up vision.
People with hyperopia may also experience eye strain or fatigue when performing tasks that require near vision. This can be particularly noticeable when reading, writing, or using a computer for extended periods of time.
Hyperopia can also cause headaches, particularly after performing tasks that require close-up vision. This can be due to the increased strain on the eye muscles as they try to focus light properly.
Patients with hyperopia may find themselves squinting in an effort to see objects more clearly. Squinting can help to temporarily improve vision by narrowing the amount of light entering the eye and improving focus.
Hyperopia can also cause difficulty with night vision, particularly when driving. This is because the eye may struggle to adjust to changes in light levels, making it difficult to see clearly in low-light conditions.
While hyperopia is typically associated with difficulty seeing objects up close, it can also cause problems with distance vision. Patients may find it difficult to see objects in the distance, such as road signs or television screens.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or if you are concerned about your vision in general, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our optometry clinic. A comprehensive eye exam can help to diagnose hyperopia and other vision problems, and we can provide you with personalized recommendations for treatment, including glasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Please call at (360) 491-2121 to schedule a comprehensive eye exam.
One of the most common causes of hyperopia is genetics. This means that if one or both of your parents have hyperopia, you are more likely to develop the condition.
Hyperopia can also be caused by an abnormal shape of the eye. Specifically, if the eye is too short or the cornea is too flat, it can cause light to be focused behind the retina rather than on it, resulting in blurred vision.
As we age, the lens in our eye becomes less flexible, which can make it more difficult to focus on nearby objects. This can lead to hyperopia developing later in life.
Certain medical conditions can also cause hyperopia, such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis. These conditions can affect the nerves that control the muscles in the eye, leading to difficulty focusing.
Certain medications, such as those used to treat allergies or anxiety, can also cause hyperopia as a side effect.
In some cases, hyperopia can be a result of previous eye surgery. This can occur if the surgery alters the shape of the cornea, making it more difficult for the eye to focus properly.
Prescription eyeglasses are a simple and effective way to correct farsightedness. The lenses in the glasses are designed to bend light in a way that compensates for the eye's inability to focus properly. There are a number of different types of lenses that can be used, including single vision lenses, bifocal lenses, and progressive lenses. We can help you choose the right type of glasses at our Olympia optical based on your specific eyewear needs and preferences.
Contact lenses are another option for correcting farsightedness. Like eyeglasses, contact lenses work by bending light to compensate for the eye's inability to focus properly. Contact lenses offer the added benefit of being nearly invisible, but they do require more maintenance than eyeglasses. There are a number of different types of contact lenses available, including soft lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and hybrid lenses. We can help you choose the right type of contact lenses with the help of our optometrist based on your lifestyle and preferences.
Refractive surgery is a type of surgery that is used to correct farsightedness by reshaping the cornea. The most common type of refractive surgery for farsightedness is LASIK, which uses a laser to reshape the cornea. Other types of refractive surgery that may be used to correct farsightedness include PRK and LASEK. Refractive surgery is typically only recommended for patients with moderate to severe farsightedness who are not good candidates for glasses or contact lenses.
For most people the use of glasses or contact lenses for farsightedness is enough. However in some cases vision therapy may be recommended by our eye doctor. Vision Therapy is a type of therapy that is used to improve the eye's ability to focus and to strengthen the eye muscles. Vision therapy typically involves a series of exercises that are designed to improve eye coordination, improve the ability to focus on objects, and improve the ability to see objects in three dimensions. Vision therapy is typically only recommended for patients with mild to moderate farsightedness and may be combined with the use of prism lenses.
Monovision is a technique that is used to correct farsightedness in patients who are over the age of 40 and who also have presbyopia, which is a condition that causes difficulty focusing on close objects. Monovision involves correcting one eye for distance vision and the other eye for close-up vision. This allows the patient to see both distant and close objects clearly without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Multifocal intraocular lenses are a type of lens implant that can be used to correct farsightedness and presbyopia. These lenses are surgically implanted in the eye during cataract surgery, and they work by providing multiple focal points that allow the patient to see both distant and close objects clearly.
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If you are experiencing blurry near vision or are struggling with eye strain and headaches, it's important to get your eyes checked by our experienced optometrist. Our team of experienced professionals is here to help diagnose and treat your hyperopia (farsightedness) through a comprehensive eye exam. Don't let untreated hyperopia affect your quality of life - schedule an appointment with our optometrist at our optometry clinic today by calling (360) 491-2121 or visiting us in Olympia. We look forward to helping you see the world more clearly!
Patients who are farsighted visit our clinic from all over Washington, and we are proud to be a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services for patients from Olympia, Lakewood, Tacoma, and Lacey.
Such a nice optician. My grandson is only 4 and needs glasses. We were so sad, but he explained the issues, and we will follow up as he suggested.
I had such a good experience with the clinic. Very friendly staff and doctor, did not have to wait for long to be called, and was treated respectfully. Thanks, American Family.
Dr. Zurcher has gone above and beyond what any other eye doctor has ever done to figure out what is going on with my eyes. Very happy with American Family Vision.
Family Vision Clinic changed our lives! My daughter was frequently car sick, and she was getting headaches every day, often painful enough that they brought her to tears. We saw a string of doctors and therapists, but we made no progress. Finally, we found Dr. Levi Zurcher and his eye therapist Rain. After ten weeks of eye therapy my daughter no longer gets headaches, and she no longer gets car sick. Daily tears are a thing of the past. I really can’t say enough about this clinic. It was fascinating to watch Dr. Zurcher work. For the first time, someone who knew what they were doing was intently studying my daughter, really trying to figure out all of her eye issues, and his therapist Rain is one of the most patient and lovely people that I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. We’re finished with eye therapy—yay!—and I have switched to American Family Vision Clinic for all of my family’s other eye health needs.
Very professional, yet kind and helpful. They do what they can to make the appointment comfortable. I was running a bit late, I made sure ti call. They were able to switch me with a patient who was already there, they treated me with respect, and helped my son have confidence by getting him the eye care he needed that day. Thank you so much! Would recommend to anyone. It's a blessing that they care enough to work with people who have all different types of insurance from work to state coverage.
The staff is friendly. The Doc is very knowledgeable. The office is family friendly and everyone is so patient with the little ones.
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