Hyperopia
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Hyperopia
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Farsightedness, also called hyperopia, is the inability of the eye to focus on nearby objects, and sometimes on distant objects as well. This occurs because light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
| Last Updated | December 19, 2005 |
| Last updated: | December 19, 2005 |
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| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
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