Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
What Increases Your Risk
You are at risk for farsightedness (hyperopia) if you have a:
- Sibling who is farsighted.
- Family history of farsightedness in one or both parents.
Many people in their 50s and 60s go through changes in their vision that make them more farsighted. When people in this age group develop presbyopia, farsightedness that they had not noticed before becomes apparent and causes symptoms.
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| Author: | Jeannette Curtis | Last Updated: November 23, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Topic Overview | |
| Cause | |
| Symptoms | |
| What Happens | |
 | What Increases Your Risk |
| When To Call a Doctor | |
| Exams and Tests | |
| Treatment Overview | |
| Prevention | |
| Home Treatment | |
| Medications | |
| Surgery | |
| Other Treatment | |
| Other Places To Get Help | |
| Related Information | |
| References | |
| Credits | |