By ULY CLINIC

 

Hypermetropia (Long sightedness)

 

Introduction

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This is a condition where patients have difficulty in seeing near objects. It is less manifested in children as they have a high accommodative power.

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Ocular strain 

• Diagnosis in children should be reached after refraction through a pupil that is dilated 

 

Non-Pharmacological Treatment 

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Convex lens spectacles for constant wear 

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Note: Spectacles should be given to :-

 

• Children who have only significant hypermetropia (more than +3.00 Diopter of Sphere both eyes), all children who present with squint and have significant hypermetropia and children with anisometropia

• Elderly who present with signs of ocular strain

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Updated on, 2.11.2020

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References

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1. STG