View From a Farsighted Eye

Source: Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. All rights reserved. People who are farsighted see things at a distance more easily than they see things up close. If you are very farsighted, close objects may be so blurry that you can’t do tasks such as reading or sewing. How farsightedness affects you…

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View From a Farsighted Eye

How words up close might look to a farsighted person

Source: Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. All rights reserved.

People who are farsighted see things at a distance more easily than they see things up close. If you are very farsighted, close objects may be so blurry that you can’t do tasks such as reading or sewing.

How farsightedness affects you will likely change as you age.

Current as ofMay 5, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Christopher Joseph Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC – Ophthalmology

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Adam Husney MDChristopher Joseph Rudnisky MD MPH FRCSC

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