61. VisionWeb farsightedness. farsightedness, medically known as hyperopia (hipur-OH-pea-uh), refers to vision that is good at a distance but may be poor at close range. http://www.visionweb.com/content/consumers/dev_consumerarticles.jsp?RID=18

62. Farsightedness. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 2001. farsightedness. or hyperopia, condition in which far objects can be seen easily but there is difficulty in near vision. It http://www.bartleby.com/65/fa/farsight.html

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63. Farsightedness Or Far-sightedness. Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition farsightedness or farsightedness. Roget’s II The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995. 1995. farsightedness or far-sightedness. http://www.bartleby.com/62/20/F0592000.html

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64. Farsightedness And Contact Lenses - A Guide For The Public farsightedness. farsightedness. Your eye care practitioner may refer to farsightedness as longsightedness, or by its medical names, hypermetropia or hyperopia. http://www.contactlenses.co.uk/education/public/farsightedness.htm

Farsightedness If you can see objects at a distance clearly but have trouble focusing well on objects close up, you may be farsighted. Your eye care practitioner may refer to farsightedness as longsightedness, or by its medical names, hypermetropia or hyperopia. Hyperopia causes the eyes to exert extra effort to see close up. After viewing nearby objects for an extended period, you may experience blurred vision, headaches and eyestrain. Children who are farsighted may find reading difficult. Hypermetropia is not a disease, nor does it mean that you have "bad eyes." It simply means that you have a variation in the shape of your eyeball. The degree of variation will determine whether or not you will need corrective lenses. What causes farsightedness? Hypermetropia most commonly occurs because the eyeball is too short; that is, shorter from front to back than is normal. In some cases, hypermetropia may be caused by the cornea having too little curvature. Exactly why eyeball shape varies is not known, but the tendency for farsightedness is inherited. Other factors may be involved too, but to a lesser degree than heredity.

65. Eye Disorders - Hyperopia Web Directory ? farsightedness A brief definition of farsightedness, followed by links to overviews, research articles, and treatment news. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/eye-disorders/hyperopia.html

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... refractive errors > hyperopia Eye Disorders - Hyperopia Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Medical Definition Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Refractive Correction Eye Disorders/Refractive Errors/Myopia Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "hyperopia" Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Eye Disorders - Hyperopia Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Farsightedness A brief definition of farsightedness, followed by links to overviews, research articles, and treatment news. Farsightedness and its Correction Explanation of how farsightedness is corrected using lenses.

66. Correction Of Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, And Astigmatism Correction of Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and Astigmatism, Patients with farsightedness have corneas that are too flat for the length of their eye. http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=439575

67. Hyperopia - Laser Vision Corrective Surgeon In Florida, Dr. Bruce Segal, Lasik E farsightedness. Astigmatism. Hyperopia. Hyperopia is the medical term for `farsightedness. It occurs when an eye is too short for the cornea s curvature. http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/t/stardoc/hyperopia.html

What is LASIK/PRK Reasons to do LASIK/PRK Email the Doctor F.A.Q. ... Testimonials Dr. Segal is performing laser vision correction, PRK, and LASIK, laser eye surgery on patients in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach, Florida Hyperopia Hyperopia is the medical term for `farsightedness.' It occurs when an eye is too short for the cornea 's curvature. Light rays entering the eye try to focus behind the retina , and as a result a blurred image is produced. Back Farsighted individuals, however, can use their focusing muscles to 'pull' the image forward onto the retina. In a young person with severe hyperopia, or once presbyopia sets in around age 45, distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects. Laser Vision Correction can correct up to 6.0 diopters of hyperopia. Back Bruce Segal, M.D., P.A. Board Certified Ophthalmologist Medical Director 5258 Linton Blvd., Suite 302 Delray Beach, FL 33484 USA astrodoc@bellsouth.net

68. Myopia Treatments, Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Myopia Treatments, Nearsight Email the Doctor. FAQ. How The Eye Works. Credentials. Nearsightedness. farsightedness. Astigmatism. Presbyopia. Test Your Knowledge. Office Map. Related Links. http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/t/stardoc/myopia.html

What is LASIK/PRK Reasons to do LASIK/PRK Email the Doctor F.A.Q. ... Testimonials Dr. Segal is performing laser vision correction, PRK, and LASIK, laser eye surgery on patients in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach, Florida Myopia Myopia is the medical term for "nearsightedness". 25% of the world today is myopic. More than 70 million people in North America are nearsighted. Myopia occurs when an eye is too long for the cornea's curvature. Light rays entering the eye do not come to a sharp focus on the retina at the back of the eye. Instead, they focus further forward, producing a blurred image. This is demonstrated in the diagram to the left. The term 'nearsighted' means that you can see 'near' objects clearly without your glasses, but objects further in the distance are blurry. There are varying degrees of myopia or nearsightedness. The more myopic you are, the more blurred objects appear in the distance, the higher your eyeglass prescription and the thicker your glasses. Back Of all myopic people, about 90% have corrections less than -6.00 diopters.

69. H1 Hyperopia (Farsightedness) /h1 P Class=articlesummary A Hyperopia (farsightedness). Introduction Hyperopia is also known as hypermetropia and more commonly as farsightedness or longsightedness. http://www.careforyoureyes.com/article749-181.html

A comprehensive compilation of information on eye conditions, symptoms, diagnosis and current treatment methods: Diabetic Retinopathy, astigmatism, presbyopia, hyperopia, Styes, Eye Allergies, Glaucoma, Red eye, etc Introduction What is hyperopia? What causes hyperopia? Symptoms ... How is it corrected? Introduction Hyperopia is also known as hypermetropia and more commonly as farsightedness or long-sightedness. Hyperopia is a common vision defect in which a person sees distant objects more clearly and close up objects appear blurry. But hyperopia should not be confused with presbyopia, which comes with age, when people begin to have difficulty reading after the age of 40. What is hyperopia? Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs if the eye is shorter or the cornea is flatter. This causes light entering the eye to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. Farsighted people usually have problems seeing up close. In farsightedness the cornea is flatter than normal causing the light coming into the eye to focus behind the retina and blur the vision. Hyperopia is a condition in which the eye is ?underpowered?. In order to correct the defect the eye needs a plus lens to increase the optical power of that eye and to permit better vision of close objects.

70. FARSIGHTEDNESS - Meaning And Definition Of The Word Dictionary. Search Dictionary farsightedness Dictionary Entry and Meaning. Pronunciation f¢r sItidnes. WordNet Dictionary. Definition http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/farsightedness

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary ... Medical Dictionary Search Dictionary: FARSIGHTEDNESS: Dictionary Entry and Meaning Pronunciation: 'f¢r'sItidnes WordNet Dictionary Definition: [n] abnormal condition in which ... objects Synonyms: hypermetropia hypermetropy hyperopia longsightedness Antonyms: myopia nearsightedness shortsightedness See Also: ametropia presbyopia Webster's 1913 Dictionary Definition: Far sight ed ness ... Hypermetropia Biology Dictionary Definition: Hyperopia is the condition in which parallel light rays are focused behind the retina of the eye, causing nearby objects to seem blurry while faraway objects are clearer. Compare myopia Synonyms: hyperopia HOME ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY

71. Farsightedness farsightedness. People with farsightedness (hyperopia), have difficulty focusing on objects close up, such as print in a book. How Is farsightedness Diagnosed? http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3000/3034.asp?index=8580&

72. Common Vision Problems - Farsightedness (hyperopia) Common vision problems farsightedness (hyperopia). Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common refractive error. Approximately 25 per http://www.optometrists.bc.ca/common/farsighted.php

Common vision problems Allergies Amblyopia Astigmatism Blepharitis Cataracts Colour deficiency Computer vision Conjunctivitis Corneal ulceration Diabetes Diabetic retinopathy Drooping eyelids Dry eyes Farsightedness Glaucoma Iritis or Anterior uveitis Keratitis Keratoconus Light sensitivity Low Vision Macular degeneration Nearsightedness Neovascularization Ocular hypertension Pinguecula Presbyopia Pterygium Retinal detachment Retinitis pigmentosa Spots and floaters Strabismus Styes Take our vision test Common vision problems Farsightedness (hyperopia) Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common refractive error. Approximately 25 per cent of the general population may be affected. Farsighted individuals see better in the distance than up close because the eye does not effectively focus light. Farsightedness is very common among elementary school-age children and a frequent cause of reading and learning difficulties Refractive errors such as hyperopia are commonly corrected by eyeglasses or contact lenses Refractive surgery is another possibility.

73. University Of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center Hyperopia (farsightedness). Definition Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is usually inherited. Children are often hyperopic which may lessen as an adult. http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/hyperopia.html

It is a myth that children will outgrow crossed or misaligned eyes. The weaker eye must be forced to work, usually by patching the stronger eye. Home Eye Conditions A-D E-M ... N-Z w Frequently Asked Questions Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Definition Symptoms Treatment Clinic Information Definition Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is usually inherited. Children are often hyperopic which may lessen as an adult. Hyperopia is a refractive error, which results from a disorder rather than from disease. A refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image. Symptoms Blurred vision Difficulty seeing objects up close Crossing of the eyes in children ( Esotropia The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have hyperopia. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam. Treatment Hyperopia is commonly treated using corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses Refractive surgery may be able to correct some forms of hyperopia. Clinic Information For more information, see the

74. Hopkins Offers Non-Laser Correction Farsightedness Surgeons at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute are now offering conductive keratoplasty, or CK, to correct lowlevel farsightedness in selected patients over http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/2002/September/020925A.htm

September 25, 2002 MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Blum PHONE: E-MAIL: kblum@jhmi.edu Hopkins Offers Non-Laser Correction Farsightedness Surgeons at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute are now offering conductive keratoplasty, or CK, to correct low-level farsightedness in selected patients over age 40. The procedure, approved in April by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is the first non-laser treatment for hyperopia, a condition in which people can see objects far away but have trouble focusing on those nearby. It is an outpatient surgery performed under local anesthesia in just a few minutes . Unlike laser treatments, which use light waves as an energy source, CK uses radiofrequency waves, a form of electromagnetic energy, to re-shape the peripheral cornea. The energy is similar in some respects to the microwaves that power CB radios and cell phones. CK employs a pen-shaped instrument with a tip as thin as a human hair that releases the radiofrequency energy. The tip is applied in a circular pattern on the outer layer of the front of the eyeball to shrink small areas of tissue. The result is a constrictive band of tissue, similar to a tightened belt, that increases the overall curvature of the cornea. "Nearly 95 percent of patients with low to moderate ranges of farsightedness achieve normal or near-normal vision after the procedure," says Terrence P. O'Brien, M.D., medical director of the Wilmer Laser Vision Center in Lutherville, Md.

75. Nearsightedness And Farsightedness Nearsightedness and farsightedness. This condition, called presbyopia, accounts for the development of farsightedness in most people after the age of 40. http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/1848.cfm

Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home  Diseases, Conditions and Injuries Nearsightedness and Farsightedness (Myopia and Hyperopia) by Michelle Badash, MS Definition Causes Risk Factors ... Organizations Definition In nearsightedness, or myopia, vision is better up close than at a distance. In farsightedness, or hyperopia, vision is often better at a distance than up close (although it may be blurry both at a distance and up close). Myopia www.nucleusinc.com Causes Both of these conditions are caused by structural distortions within the eye. Myopia In myopia, your eyes focus ahead of the retina. This usually occurs with an eyeball that is longer or a cornea that is steeper than normal. Hyperopia In hyperopia, your eyes focus past the retina. This usually occurs if your eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature. With aging, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible and cannot focus as well on close objects. This condition, called presbyopia, accounts for the development of farsightedness in most people after the age of 40. Risk Factors A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors are slightly different for the two types of vision disorders.

76. Conductive Keratoplasty Can Improve Farsightedness Medications. Conductive keratoplasty can improve farsightedness. by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD. June 19, 2002 — Tired of holding the http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/13053.cfm

Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home  Medications Conductive keratoplasty can improve farsightedness by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD June 19, 2002 — Tired of holding the menu at arm's length to read the choices? The FDA has recently approved a new procedure for the correction of farsightedness—conductive keratoplasty (CK). Being farsighted makes it difficult to read things at a close distance, such as a computer screen, magazine, or restaurant menu. Many people use reading glasses to correct this common eye deformity, which is also called hyperopia. Correcting the cornea The usual cause of hyperopia is a cornea that is too flat. The cornea is a transparent coat at the front of the eye through which the iris can be seen. CK is a method of reshaping the cornea to increase the curvature and make it more "plump." This procedure involves a small probe about the length of a pen and as thin as a human hair. The probe is applied in a circular motion along the outer cornea to heat and shrink small areas of corneal tissue, which then form a constrictive band. This process increases the overall curvature of the cornea. What differentiates CK from the already available procedures—LASIK and noncontact laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK)—is that CK uses radiofrequency energy rather than a laser. Radiofrequency energy has been used since the 1950s in other types of surgery. This method is slightly less invasive than laser therapy, which actually removes a small portion of the corneal tissue.

77. ThinkQuest : Library : A Perception Of Vision: Your Eyesite farsightedness (Hyperopia). nearsighted vision. astigmatism. These people suffer from a condition called hyperopia, more often referred to as farsightedness. http://library.thinkquest.org/C005949/diseases/hyperopia.htm

Index Human Anatomy Vision A Perception of Vision: Your Eyesite The human eye is by far the most important sensory organ. Our eyes play a dramatic role in our lives today. They contribute significantly to our emotions, ability to learn, and our capability to function in this world. A Perception of Vision offers a complete interactive guide to the human eye. This site provides an entertaining approach to many aspects of the eye concentrating on anatomy, diseases and corrective measures. Visit Site 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Students Hien Kingwood High School, Kingwood, TX, United States Jason Kingwood High School, Kingwood, TX, United States Coaches Jill Kingwood High School, Spring, TX, United States Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

78. Hyperopia Hyperopia (farsightedness), A condition of the eye that most commonly results in blurred close vision, although moderate to severe http://www.alconlabs.com/us/eo/conditions/Hyperopia/index.jhtml

Hyperopia (Farsightedness) A condition of the eye that most commonly results in blurred close vision, although moderate to severe hyperopia may also result in blurred distance vision. The cornea and lens focus light rays from objects behind, rather than directly on, the retina. Corrective Options Available for Hyperopia Corrective Lenses (glasses): Eyeglasses are, of course, the classic way to correct vision problems. They've been helping those problems since the 13th century. Contact Lenses : Contact lenses are delicately crafted, very thin optical discs generally smaller than a dime, worn directly on the eye. They are comfortably held in place by a natural layer of tears present between the contact lens and the cornea. Contacts eliminate the barriers encountered with spectacles that interfere with the line of sight above, below and to the sides of the eye, offering outstanding peripheral vision. In addition, contacts can reduce or eliminate the image distortion sometimes caused by eyeglasses. Source: Contact Lens Council Alcon makes lenses comfortable and lens care easy LASIK : LASIK is a refractive surgical procedure to help correct vision problems. The term LASIK is an abbreviation or acronym for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, which means "to reshape the cornea, from within, using a laser."

79. VSDAR-Info: Farsightedness (Hyperopia) farsightedness (Hyperopia). an older age. Eyeglasses for younger people are needed only in severe cases of farsightedness. On the http://www.vsdar.de/english/auge/weitsichtigkeit.html

HOME VSDAR VSDAR CLINICS NEWS ... CONTACT Farsightedness (Hyperopia) ABOUT US SIMPLY BETTER VISION LASIK: METHOD OF CHOICE RESEARCH UPDATE ... DICTIONARY You are able to see objects at a far distance sharply whereas objects at a close distance appear blurry. Normal Eye Farsighted Eye Compared to the normal eye, the farsighted eye usually has grown too short. The refractive point of incoming light rays is behind rather than on the retina. The farsighted eye differs from the nearsighted eye insofar as up to a certain age farsightedness can be accommodated by the lens of the eye. The eye lens is able to change shape and thereby increases its refractive power (accommodation), which makes up for the decreased refractive power of the farsighted eye for distance vision. Farsighted individuals usually are able to see images at a distance well, even at an older age. Eyeglasses for younger people are needed only in severe cases of farsightedness. On the other hand, the inability to read " presbyopia " occurs at a younger age. Eyeglasses or contact lenses for correction of farsightedness usually have collective lenses with a correction value in "plus" (convex) diopter, for example +3.5 dptr.

80. KESQ NewsChannel 3 Palm Springs, CA: Farsightedness (Hyperopia) farsightedness (Hyperopia), Common vision screenings, often done in schools, are generally ineffective in detecting farsightedness. http://kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=1330287

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