Friday, February, 10, 2012

Farsightedness

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Alternative Names

Hyperopia


Symptoms
  • Aching eyes
  • Blurred vision of close objects
  • Crossed eyes (strabismus) in children
  • Eye strain
  • Headache while reading

Signs and tests

A general eye examination to diagnosis farsightedness may include the following tests:

  • Eye movement testing
  • Glaucoma testing
  • Refraction test
  • Retinal examination
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Visual acuity


Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Daniel E. Bustos, MD, MS, Private Practice specializing in Comprehensive Ophthalmology in Eugene, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)