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Hyperopia  (Farsightedness)

Light rays entering the eye focus beyond the retina and cause objects to be blurred at near.  If there is a substantial amount of hyperopia, objects in the distance can be blurred as well. Farsightedness is very common among elementary school-age children and a frequent cause of reading and learning difficulties.  It is often associated with headaches when reading or working on a computer. Hyperopia is commonly corrected by eyeglasses or contact lenses