Which term describes farsightedness?

Which term describes farsightedness?

• A. Myopia (nearsighted)
• B. Hyperopia (farsighted)
• C. Astigmatism
• D. Presbyopia

Answer: (B)

Farsightedness is hyperopia. This means light is focused behind the retina, so distant objects can look clearer while near objects appear blurry. Younger eyes can sometimes compensate by the lens changing shape to bring near images into focus, but that accommodation can wear down with age or if the eye is shorter or the cornea flatter. This differs from nearsightedness (myopia), where distant objects are blurred; astigmatism, which causes distorted vision due to irregular curvature of the eye, and presbyopia, an age-related decline in near focus that typically starts in adulthood.

Farsightedness is hyperopia. This means light is focused behind the retina, so distant objects can look clearer while near objects appear blurry. Younger eyes can sometimes compensate by the lens changing shape to bring near images into focus, but that accommodation can wear down with age or if the eye is shorter or the cornea flatter. This differs from nearsightedness (myopia), where distant objects are blurred; astigmatism, which causes distorted vision due to irregular curvature of the eye, and presbyopia, an age-related decline in near focus that typically starts in adulthood.