Hypermytropia

A person with hypermytropia might find it is more commonly referred to as “long sightedness”.

What is it?

It is where the image is formed behind the retina. This could be because the eye is too short, or the cornea or crystalline lens does not refract the light enough.

How does it affect the person?

A hypermetropic person has blurred vision when looking at objects close to them, and clearer vision when looking at objects in the distance.

How can we rectify it?

By placing a convex lens in front of a hypermetropic eye, the image is moved forward and focuses correctly on the retina. A hypermetropic person will then see distance and close objects clearly.