Treatment of hyperopia in Kharkov

Hyperopia or hypermetropia of the eye is one of the most common ophthalmological problems when a person sees the distant objects well and does not distinguish between those that are close, the image becomes blurry, but this does not always happen. As a rule, this can be corrected by selecting contact lenses and glasses. If neglecting the development of this visual impairment in adults and children for a long time, then working capacity and visual acuity may deteriorate, fatigue and irritability increases. Also negative consequences of ignoring defects are the development of amblyopia, squint, open-angle and close-angle glaucoma.

What is the diagnosis of hypermetropia?

Doctors diagnose hypermetropia (farsightedness) only during the ophthalmological examination. Ordinary eye examination may not reveal the problem. It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of visual acuity at various distances. Farsightedness is diagnosed when the cornea incorrectly refracts light or when the distance between the front and back of the eye is very short.

This visual impairment does not allow to perform many types of activities qualitatively (for instance, it prevents reading, writing, working at the computer). To see a particular object, a person constantly strains his eyes which can lead to headaches, defatigation, and other eye diseases (strabismus, conjunctivitis, amblyopia).

Is farsightedness a “plus” or “minus”?

Farsightedness can only be congenital. In the case of detecting hypermetropia in children, it can be corrected with the timely detection of problems at an early age. In adults, this diagnosis often develops in adulthood and in old age in the setting of excessive eye fatigue, a sedentary lifestyle, and ophthalmic diseases.

Farsightedness is sometimes confused with presbyopia. It complicates focusing on close objects, as the lens becomes less flexible with age.

It is possible to correct eyesight in people with such a diagnosis using optics with the “+” sign. The selection of glasses and lenses should be carried out only by ophthalmologist in order to prevent visual impairment.

Is it possible to cure farsightedness in an adult?

Correction of hypermetropia improves the life quality. Under doctor’s supervision, a complex of hypermetropia therapy and prevention in children and adults is selected. In addition to optical means of correction, ophthalmologists advise taking vitamins, fresh air and performing exercises for the eyes. A set of special exercises helps strengthen the eye muscles and maintain visual function.

It is important to regulate the intensity of visual loads, use high-quality lighting at night time, and undergo regularly scheduled eye examinations.

Farsightedness in children

Hyperopia in children can occur in a weak form and this is considered the norm. As a rule, such a pathology is temporary and does not require serious treatment due to the formation of the visual system. If it doesn’t disappear and vision deteriorates, you need constant monitoring by ophthalmologist who will select contact lenses and glasses for a child, prescribe methods for vision improvement.

Make appointment to ophthalmologist at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv” and undergo ophthalmic examination. If eye diseases are detected, the ophthalmologist will select effective treatment for children and adults.