<ophthalmology> Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when a refractive error in which light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina. ... This condition is easily corrected with corrective lenses or contact lenses. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Our Farsightedness Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Farsightedness Farsightedness: Medically termed hyperopia; the ability to see distant objects more clearly than close objects. Farsightedness (hyperopia) may be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10569