Hyperopia and Contact Lenses

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common eyesight issue, which affects millions of people around the globe. Individuals with hyperopia are able to see distant objects quite well, but have a hard time focusing on objects that are nearby. The condition is also known as “hypermetropia” as opposed to hyperopia.

Symptoms and Signs of Hyperopia

People with hyperopia sometimes experience headaches or eyestrain and may squint or feel tired when doing work at close range. If you happen to experience these symptoms while wearing your glasses or contacts, you may require an  eye examination and a new prescription.

What are the causes of Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?

This eyesight issue comes about when light rays that enter the eye focus behind the retina, as opposed to directly on it. The eyeball of a hyperopic individual is shorter than the norm.

A lot of children are born with hyperopia, and some among them outgrow the condition as their eyeballs lengthen with normal growth.

Occasionally individuals confuse hyperopia with presbyopia, which also results in a person having near vision problems but for different reasons.

Contacts and Hyperopia

Certain individuals rather use contact lenses as opposed to wearing glasses because the contacts may offer optimal vision, a wider field of view, and are more practical for people like athletes. Due to the fact that contacts are put directly on the pupils of the eyes, those who wear them must follow the prescribed wearing, replacement regimen and care of their lenses to keep their eyes in good health.
Contact lenses may either be hard or soft and can be made out of a range of materials. The most popular ones are the soft ones that can be disposed after usage and may be used for daily or extended wear. Your eye doctor can explain the pros and cons of each of these options.

Bifocal and Multifocal Contacts

Bifocal contact lenses come with two prescriptions in the same lens (similar to bifocal eyeglasses). Multifocal contact lenses possess a variety of powers in each of the lens. This variety of power allows for clear eyesight at all distances–near, intermediate and far. Nowadays, new technology offers wearers a huge selection of lenses that can correct many vision problems, while still maintaining the convenience and look of contact lenses.

How Much Will Contacts for Hyperopia Cost?

The cost of contact lenses varies by brand and type of lens you choose. Among these, one of the best and well-known brands is Acuvue, providing a wide variety of contact lenses for your visual needs. Typically, bifocals and multifocals take a longer period of time to fit than average contacts. Other factors that affect the yearly costs are how fast contacts will require to be replaced, the wear schedule and the cleaning care for non-daily disposable lenses.

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