Hyperopia – Long Sightedness

If you are long-sighted – Hyperopia, your eyes are too short and the light that comes into your eyes is focused behind the retina rather than on it. This means that eyes have to work hard to re-focus, particularly on things that are close up.

Hyperopis - Long Sightedness - Info from Optique, opticians in Battersea

This can give you discomfort, headaches or problems with near vision. You may need to wear glasses all the time or just for close work, such as reading, writing or computer use. In older people, as re-focusing becomes more difficult, distance vision may also become blurred.

If you are long sighted – Hyperopia i.e. have a problem reading, writing, computer use or seeing near objects clearly, visit us at Optique, opticians in Battersea in London for an eye-test..

For help and advice on Hyperopia – Long sightedness, visit Optique Opticians in Battersea, 276 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3BS. Tel: 020 72282754

The information on this site is for Educational Purposes Only and is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any health conditions.

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