Hypermetropia

Hypermetropia is an eye condition where the person finds it difficult to see well near target. In Hypermetropia the lights that enters the eye focuses behind the retina. This occurs in short eyes or in eyes with flat cornea.

Humans are usually born with hypermetropia. This is useful as it is a helpful drive in the globe elongation in the first few years of life. As humans grow, the amount of hypermetropia decreases.

Hypermetropia can lead to the following complications:

• Lid disease/blepharitis from the constant rubbing of the eye from not seeing well
• Narrow angles: Aqueous humour is constantly produced in the eye and is constantly being drained from the trabecular meshwork. In hypermetropia, the drainage angle can be narrow which can lead to reduced drainage of the aqueous humour and raised intraocular pressure. The high pressure can lead to glaucoma.

How do you manage Hypermetropia?

Low levels of hypermetropia in infants are necessary for the elongation of the eye (globe) and can be observed. High levels of hypermetropia can be treated via:

• Spectacle prescription
• Contact lenses
• Laser eye surgery

Related Articles

• Farsightedness: What Is Hyperopia? (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Hyperopia (AAO - EyeWiki)