For Patients
What is an Optometrist?
Eye Health and Care Information
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetes and the Eye
- Strabismus
- Computer Vision Syndrome
- Astigmatism
- Amblyopia
- Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Presbyopia
Eye Health by Age Group
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What is Covered Under OHIP?
Optometric Technology
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
What is it?
Hyperopia is marked by the eye finding it easier to focus on distant objects than near objects. If the length of the eyeball is too short, the lens of the eye cannot bring near objects into a sharp and clearly focused image.
Treatment and Management
Your optometrist may recommend eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery
Your optometrist may recommend eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery
