Hyperopia, aka farsightedness
Symptoms: Trouble seeing things up close
Diagnosis: Comprehensive eye exam
Treatment: Eyeglasses, contact lenses, Lasik, Z Lasik +, PRK / TransPRK, ICL / RLE
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness or hypermetropia, is a refractive error that makes nearby objects look blurry. This happens when the eyeball grows too short from front to back or the cornea is too flat. As a result, light gets focused behind the retina rather than on it. Most people who are farsighted are born with it, but may not encounter any vision problems until they’re older at which reading glasses may be prescribed. In fact, you’re more prone to hyperopia if family members also have it. If left untreated, hyperopia can cause eye strain and headaches.
Children with severe cases are at risk of other eye conditions such as crossed eyes or amblyopia (lazy eye) - so it’s important to get regular eye exams so your doctor can make sure you’re seeing as clearly as possible.
The most common treatment options for farsightedness are corrective lenses prescribed by your doctor. Another treatment option for eligible adults is LASIK surgery to alter the shape of the cornea.
See below for an overview of our different LASIK options to treat hyperopia.
Eligibility: At least 18 years old and above, No other eye diseases such as cataracts or glaucoma, Vision prescription stable for at least 1 year prior to surgery, Adequate corneal thickness, Not pregnant or breastfeeding, Good overall health
Recovery Time: Return to normal activities within 24 hours
Cost: ₱₱₱
Available Locations: Mall of Asia
Eligibility: At least 18 years old and above, Vision prescription stable for at least 1 year prior to surgery, No active eye diseases, infections, injuries, No other eye conditions such as dry eye, thin cornea, astigmatism, or nearsightedness, Good overall health
Recovery Time: Return to normal activities with a few days to a week
Cost: ₱₱
Available Locations: Mall of Asia, Davao, Iloilo
Eligibility: At least 18 years old and above, Vision prescription stable for at least 1 year prior to surgery, No active eye diseases, infections, injuries, Eye conditions such as dry eye, thin cornea, astigmatism, or nearsightedness may make TransPRK a more suitable option, Good overall health
Recovery Time: Return to normal activities with a few days to a week
Cost: ₱
Available Locations: Mall of Asia, Davao, Iloilo
Most people are born with hyperopia. It’s caused when the eyeball grows too short from front to back or there is a problem with the shape of the cornea or the lens causing light to focus behind the retina instead of on it.
Most often, hyperopia is treated with prescribed eye glasses or contact lenses. For eligible adults, LASIK surgery can be used to change the shape of the cornea.
Scheduling an assessment is easy. Simply message us through our Facebook page and our team will help set up your appointment.
Our eye assessment costs P3,000. This is waived however, if you do same day surgery or it may be charged to your HMO depending on the branch and your coverage. If you have any questions regarding HMO coverage, please get in touch with our team.
