Having trouble seeing up close? 👓 Learn more about farsightedness

If you can see distant objects clearly, but develop blurred vision when bringing them closer, you may be suffering from a vision problem called hyperopia or farsightedness, which can be easily corrected with corrective lenses. In this video, Dr. Mona Koaik, eye surgeon at The Ottawa Hospital, explains what hyperopia is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated. 0:29 What is hyperopia or farsightedness? 0:48 Symptoms of hyperopia 1:17 Diagnosis 1:51 Treatment options The Ottawa Hospital is committed to sharing reliable and accurate health information. If there's a topic you'd like to learn more about, let us know in the comments.