farsightedness
The common term for hyperopia, a refractive error resulting in inability to see objects at close range. Farsightedness is caused by either a cornea with too little curvature or an eyeball that is too short. Both structural defects cause light entering the eye to focus incorrectly on the retina, resulting in blurred close-up vision. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery are treatment options for correcting farsightedness. FDA An acronym for the Food and Drug Administration, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for determining the validity and safety of any drug, cosmetic, or medical device.
hyperopia
The medical term for "farsightedness," a refractive error resulting in an inability to see objects at close range. Typically caused by either a cornea with too little curvature or an eyeball that is too short, causing light entering the eye to focus improperly on the retina and resulting in blurry close-up vision. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery are treatment options for correcting vision impairment caused by hyperopia.
