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Farsightedness

Alternative Names: Hyperopia Treatment: Farsightedness is easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Surgical techniques are available for correcting farsightedness and can be used for those who do not wish to wear glasses or contacts. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below The outcome is expected to be good. Complications: Farsightedness can be a risk factor for glaucoma. Calling your health care provider: Call for an appointment with your health care provider or ophthalmologist if symptoms of farsightedness develop and you have not had an eye examination recently. Also, call if vision begins to get worse after you have been diagnosed with farsightedness.

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