Farsightedness is a refractive mistake, which means that the eye doesn’t bend light correctly, in focus, for us to see clearly. In farsightedness, objects far away are seen clearly, but closer ones – more blurred.
People experience farsightedness in a different way. Some people can feel no problems with their sight, especially when they are young. For people with serious farsightedness, vision can be blurred for objects at all distances – close and far away.
Some symptoms of farsightedness include difficulties reading, eye tiredness and headaches.
Glasses and contact lenses are the most common ways to correct farsightedness. They work by redirecting light rays over the retina, compensating the malformation of the shape of the eye. They can also help protect the eyes from harmful UV rays.