What is hyperopia? What are the Symptoms and Treatment Methods?

Visual defects are a common condition affecting people of all ages in society. This problem causes visual acuity to deteriorate and makes it difficult even when performing daily tasks. It is wrong for people who show signs of eye defect not to go to a doctor's control by ignoring the situation. Early diagnosis and treatment prevent the progression of the defect in the eye.

What is Hypermetropia?

Hyperopia is an eye defect in which distant objects are seen clearly but near objects are blurred.

In order to better understand hypermetropia, it is helpful to know the normal functioning of the eye. The eye has two parts that focus the image. The first of these is the cornea, which is located on the surface of the eye and has a slightly domed and transparent structure. The second is the lens, or lens, which is located inside the eye. In a healthy eye, both the cornea and the lens serve as the focal point and ensure the correct refraction of light entering the eye. In this way, the refracted rays fall on the retina at the back of the eye properly.

For a person to have sharp vision, the faces of both the cornea and the lens must be smooth and curved. A distortion in the shape of the cornea or lens leads to a smoothness refractive error on their surface. A defect in the cornea or lens causes rays to the eye not to be refracted correctly. In this case, sharp vision deteriorates and the image becomes blurred. Hyperopia eye defect occurs when the eyeball is shorter than normal. The shortness of the eyeball leads to insufficient curvature of the cornea and, as a result, to deterioration of vision.

In myopic eye defect, the eyeball is longer than it should be. Therefore, the curvature of the cornea becomes more curved. In the horn with increased curvature, the refracted rays fall in front of the retina instead of falling directly on the retina. As a result, distant objects appear blurred.

Astigmatism is another refractive error. In astigmatism, the curvature of the cornea or lens is greater in one direction than in the other. This prevents the rays from being equally refracted on both sides. The result is a decrease in visual acuity.

Having regular eye check-ups can prevent early detection of defects such as hyperopia, astigmatism, and myopia. allows it to occur. Starting the treatment in the early period also helps to prevent the progression of the eye defect. In addition, regular control is important in the early diagnosis and treatment of serious eye diseases such as glaucoma. People with chronic diseases that can cause eye damage such as diabetes and hypertension should also have their controls done without interruption. Even if there is no risk factor for eye diseases, every adult aged 40 and over should have an eye check every 2-4 years. People with risk factors for eye diseases and over the age of 65 should also have an eye check at least every 2 years.

Regular eye examination is of great importance in children as well as adults. In infancy and childhood; An eye examination should be done when the baby is 6 months old, at the age of 3 and before starting school. Children should go for an eye check every two years after they start school. Hyperopia may be encountered during eye examination during infancy. Hyperopia in infants is usually mild and improves as the baby grows. However, although rare, hyperopia in some babies may be severe and require treatment.

What are the Symptoms of Hypermetropia?

In hypermetropia patients:

• Inability to see nears clearly
• Squinting to get clear vision
• Eye fatigue with pain, soreness and burning sensation around the eyes
• A feeling of discomfort and headache may be seen after activities that require a long time to focus on close objects such as writing, reading, or looking at a computer screen.

Patients may initially have latent hyperopia and may not show any symptoms. When the patients' hyperopia progresses, they may become unable to do their daily work. He may have serious difficulties in reading and writing, may have problems in enjoying his hobbies and having fun. Hyperopia also causes a decrease in the work performance of working people. It is beneficial for people who encounter such problems to consult an ophthalmologist. With appropriate treatment, the visual defect can be corrected and the person can continue his life without any problems.

Untreated hyperopia eye defect can lead to undesirable conditions in patients. Complications that may develop due to hyperopia:

Strabismus: Especially hyperopia o Children may develop strabismus. This problem can be prevented by the use of hyperopia glasses by the child. Even doing easy tasks such as reading a book or looking at the phone may become impossible.

Eyestrain: Methods such as focusing the eyes and looking at the object from a certain angle in order to see close objects more clearly are among the behaviors that patients often do. However, exhibiting such behaviors instead of applying the appropriate treatment for hyperopia can lead to eye strain. After focusing on an object or a job for a certain period of time, symptoms such as headaches and burning eyes may occur.

How is the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypermetropia?

The diagnosis of hyperopia can be made with a simple eye examination and vision test. With the test in which eye refraction is evaluated, it is checked which visual defect, especially myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism, is present in the patient. Appropriate treatment is started for patients who are diagnosed after the hyperopia test.

Hypermetropia treatment aims to correct the refractive error in the cornea or lens. Among the hyperopia treatment methods; glasses, lenses and surgical procedure.

Hyperopia is a defect that can be easily corrected with glasses or lenses. A special type of lens is used in glasses prepared for hyperopia, and thanks to this lens, the image falls exactly on the appropriate region on the retina. The answer to the question 'Which lens is used in hyperopia eye defect?' is concave lens. In myopic eye defect, concave lens is used to correct the refractive error. The answer to the question, "Do you always wear hyperopia glasses?" may vary for the patient. For this reason, it is useful to ask questions about glasses and their use under the supervision of a doctor.

Contact lenses can also be used in the treatment of hyperopia. Thanks to these transparent and thin products attached to the eye surface, the patient gains a clear vision. Lenses are a treatment method frequently used by patients who do not want to wear glasses. Be careful in lens treatment points to be covered; Giving importance to lens hygiene, using the lens in accordance with the instructions for use, and wearing glasses from time to time in order to prevent wear on the cornea. Surgical methods can also be used in the treatment of hyperopia.

Contact lenses can also be used in the treatment of hyperopia. Thanks to these transparent and thin products attached to the eye surface, the patient gains a clear vision. Lenses are a treatment method frequently used by patients who do not want to wear glasses. Points to be considered in lens treatment; Giving importance to lens hygiene, using the lens in accordance with the instructions for use, and wearing glasses from time to time in order to prevent wear on the cornea. Surgical methods can also be used in the treatment of hyperopia. With these methods performed with the help of laser, the visual defect can be permanently corrected.

You can ask the expert team of Grup Florence Nightingale Hospitals about the issues you are wondering about hyperopia treatment and ask for suggestions regarding your question. You can use the contact form on our website to reach us.

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