Why does hyperopia occur?

Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where distant objects can be seen more clearly than objects that are nearby. However, people experience hyperopia in different ways. Some people may not notice any problems with their vision, especially when they are young. For people with significant farsightedness, vision can be blurry for objects at any distance, near or far.

Hyperopia develops in eyes that focus images behind the retina rather than on the retina, which can lead to blurred vision. This happens when the eyeball is too short, which prevents the incoming light from focusing directly on the retina. It can also be caused by an abnormal shape of the cornea or lens.