Close-up blur and tired eyes, often more noticeable with age.
If you are farsighted, light focuses behind the retina because the eye is a little short or the cornea is flatter. Young eyes can often focus harder to make up for it, which can cause strain.
Children can be farsighted without knowing it. Regular children’s eye exams matter.
Reading and phone screens are hard to see.
Tired or aching eyes after close work.
Often after reading or screen time.
To bring things into focus.
Farsighted eyes have a higher risk of a sudden pressure rise (angle-closure glaucoma). Sudden eye pain, redness, blurred vision, halos around lights, headache or nausea is an emergency.
Call us at 306-244-4111 during office hours (Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm). Otherwise, go to the nearest emergency department the same day.
A vision test and refraction measure your prescription. Drops may be used to relax focusing so hidden farsightedness shows up.
Glasses and contact lenses are simple and safe options. If you would like to depend less on them, this procedure may be an option:
Your natural lens is replaced with a lens implant. Often considered after about 45.
Learn about Refractive Lens Exchange →
Led by Dr. M. Ronan Conlon, ophthalmologist, in Saskatoon. No referral needed for vision correction consultations. For other eye problems, ask your optometrist or family doctor to refer you.
Medical Arts Building, 341-750 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon SK S7K 3H3 · 306-244-4111
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