Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects can be seen more clearly than objects that are near. This occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light to focus behind the retina instead of on it. Symptoms of hyperopia may include blurred vision when looking at objects up close, eye strain, headaches, and difficulty focusing on close-up tasks. Hyperopia can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
