How Can Long-Sightedness Be Corrected?

Long-sightedness is a common condition that can be treated easily. Also known as hypermetropia or hyperopia, the condition occurs when the eye doesn’t focus light properly, making it difficult for patients to view objects close-up.

Here we explain how to correct long-sightedness , exploring the option of glasses, contact lenses and surgery, helping you decide which treatment option is right for you.

Glasses Glasses help to correct long-sightedness by changing the way the eye focuses light. In a long-sighted patient, light entering the eye falls behind the retina, instead of on the retina itself, resulting in blurry vision close-up (although long-sighted people with no other visual issues can often see well over long distances).

Following a routine eye examination, an eye prescription is made out by the optometrist. This can be used to make up glasses that are tailored to the patient’s particular requirements, with lenses that will correct the focus. The result is normal vision, when wearing the prescription spectacles.

Advantages of glasses:

Suitable for all budgets. Can be an attractive fashion accessory. No risk of side-effects like dry eyes. Disadvantages of glasses:

Can be cumbersome or uncomfortable, and may not be suitable for sporty or active patients. They won’t correct peripheral vision. Can change appearance significantly. Can be lost or broken.

How to correct long-sightedness

Ms Laura de Benito-Llopis

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How to correct long-sightedness

Ms Laura de Benito-Llopis

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