Hypermetropia can be corrected by using a convex lens of appropriate power. Eye-glasses with converging lenses provide the additional focusing power required to form the image on the retina.
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Hypermetropia can be corrected by using a convex lens of appropriate power. Eye-glasses with converging lenses provide the additional focusing power required to form the image on the retina.
Hypermetropia, or farsightedness, can be corrected using convex lenses. These lenses are thicker in the center than at the edges, converging incoming light to bring the focal point forward onto the retina. Convex lenses add refractive power to the eye, compensating for the insufficient natural focusing ability associated with hypermetropia. Eyeglasses or contact lenses with convex surfaces are commonly prescribed to individuals with hypermetropia, allowing them to see nearby objects more clearly. Refractive surgery, such as LASIK, may also be an option for some individuals to reshape the cornea and correct hypermetropia.