The outer layer of your eye, the cornea, and the lens work to focus images directly on the surface of the retina, lining the back of the eye, providing crystal-clear vision. If this light is not focused correctly, objects in close proximity will appear blurry.

There are 3 reasons why this might happen:

1. The eyeball is shorter than normal, meaning the retina, now closer to the pupil, allows light rays to travel past the retina.

2. The cornea is flat, and not correctly curved, so the light is not directed onto the retina at the back of your eye.

3. The lens inside the eye isn't able to focus properly.

Hyperopia has the opposite effect of another refractive error, myopia (short-sightedness or nearsightedness), which results in distant objects appearing blurred. Astigmatism, a condition where your cornea is irregularly shaped or curved, can also be present alongside hyperopia, causing your vision to be blurred at any distance.

Hyperopia is normally genetic and can affect people of all ages, including babies and children. Usually, in younger cases, hyperopia should correct itself, as the eyeball will lengthen over time. Although, a lazy eye (amblyopia) or a squint can develop if not treated, and the weaker eye may not see as well as the other eye down the line.

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