Some of the common signs or symptoms to watch for are blurred near vision, difficulty in concentrating and maintaining clear focus on near objects, eye strain, eye fatigue, eye aching or burning, headaches after close work, poor reading ability and general tension.

Farsightedness can be effectively diagnosed during a comprehensive optometric eye health examination. Common vision screening methods are generally ineffective in detecting farsighted people. This is because farsighted individuals can usually identify the letters on an eye chart with little difficulty.

The treatment of farsightedness takes place after a comprehensive eye health examination. Prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses may be recommended to correct the refractive error in a patient's near vision. If glasses or contact lenses are prescribed, it may take a few days to adjust to them. In most cases, once farsightedness is corrected, reading, school performance and all types of close work are dramatically improved.

It is recommended that all children have their eyes examined before the age of three years. Children three years old to eighteen years old should see their Optometrist a minimum of once per year. Individuals over eighteen years of age should visit their Optometrist a minimum of once every two years or sooner if recommended by their Optometrist.

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Sandra Rafael, OD