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13.8.1

Hyperopia (far-Sightedness)

Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 13, Ophthalmic Conditions.

Clinical Description

  • Near objects appear blurred

Classification

  • Mild hyperopia error of ≤+2.00 D
  • Moderate hyperopia error of +2.25 to +5.00 D.
  • High hyperopia i.e., ≥+5.00 D.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Dull frontal headache, usually felt in the afternoon or after doing near work, blurry vision at near, eye strain, fatigue after a close-up task such as reading and difficulty focusing on nearby objects.
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