Blurry near vision can make reading, phone use, or daily tasks frustrating and even lead to eyestrain or headaches if left untreated. At Eye MDs of Inland, Dr. Marc Shomer and Dr. Robert Gunzenhauser help you see clearly again through precise diagnosis and advanced treatment for hyperopia (farsightedness). We help restore sharper vision for the long term.
What is Hyperopia?
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your eye’s shape causes light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. This makes close objects appear blurry while distant vision stays clear. The condition can develop at any age and may lead to eyestrain, headaches, or difficulty reading. Dr. Shomer and Dr. Gunzenhauser use advanced diagnostic imaging to precisely measure your eye’s focusing power, ensuring an accurate diagnosis and creating a personalized plan to help you see comfortably at every distance.
Signs & Symptoms of Hyperopia
- Blurred vision when reading or viewing objects up close
- Eye strain or discomfort after prolonged near work
- Headaches, especially after reading or computer use
- Squinting to see clearly at close range
- Difficulty focusing on nearby objects, particularly in dim light
- A sense of tired or “heavy” eyes by the end of the day
- Excessive rubbing of the eyes or trouble maintaining attention on close-up tasks (in children)
How is Hyperopia Treated?
At Eye MDs of Inland, treatment for hyperopia focuses on restoring clear, comfortable vision through personalized solutions tailored to your lifestyle. Depending on your needs, Dr. Shomer or Dr. Gunzenhauser may recommend prescription glasses, contact lenses, or even advanced refractive procedures to correct how light focuses within your eye. Their goal is to help you achieve precise, effortless vision at every distance.
As a single-site, physician-owned practice, Eye MDs of Inland provides comprehensive, compassionate care. Every evaluation is detailed, and every recommendation is tailored to your specific needs. Drs. Shomer and Gunzenhauser take time to explain your diagnosis and options clearly so you leave confident and informed. Their patient-centered approach ensures your treatment plan enhances your quality of life through clear, lasting vision.
What Causes Hyperopia?
To see clearly, light must focus precisely on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. In hyperopia, the eye is often shorter than normal or the cornea is too flat, causing light to focus behind the retina instead. This results in difficulty seeing close objects clearly.
Several factors can contribute to the development of farsightedness, including:
- Family history of hyperopia
- Naturally shorter eyeball length
- Flatter-than-normal corneal curvature
- Age-related changes in the eye’s lens
- Certain systemic or developmental eye conditions
See Life in Perfect Focus
Eye MDs of Inland is home to board-certified ophthalmologists Dr. Marc Shomer and Dr. Robert Gunzenhauser: UCLA-trained experts in diagnosing and treating conditions like hyperopia. Dr. Gunzenhauser, the area’s only glaucoma specialist, and Dr. Shomer, a clinical instructor at the Doheny Eye Institute, offer first-class eye care to help you see clearly and comfortably again. Schedule your hyperopia consultation in Upland, CA, to see life in focus again.
