Farsightedness

It is the inability to focus on near objects well.

Causes:

• The eye ball shape changes making the focusing difficult
• The focusing power of the lens becomes limited due to old age.

Rectification:

By using glasses or contact lenses

Note:

There is no evidence to prove that eye exercises and diet supplements such as vitamins can prevent or cure such refractive errors.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha,

Last updated: 02.12.07 © Medhospital Foundation

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