Farsightedness

Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects in the distance clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry. The degree of your farsightedness determines your focusing ability. People with severe farsightedness see clearly only objects a great distance away, while those with mild farsightedness may see clearly objects that are closer. Farsightedness usually is present at birth and tends to run in families. A basic eye exam can confirm farsightedness. You can easily correct this condition with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Another treatment option is surgery.

Symptoms: A person's distance vision is good, but his near vision is blurry.

Cause: The six muscles pulling on the eye do not function properly or the eyeball is abnormally short. As a result, light rays focus behind the back wall of the eyeball, which is the retina.

Natural remedies for farsightedness:

• Maintain a nourishing diet which includes a vitamin/mineral supplement. Be sure you are daily obtaining the entire B complex, especially B₆. Calcium is also important.
• Do not strain the eyes. If they seem tired or unable to focus properly, rest them from time to time. Straining the eyes hoping that it will help you see better, only aggravates the problem.