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How common is farsightedness?
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Sonia Romm
Optometrist
I am a behavioural optometrist with over 15 years experience in full-scope optometric patient care: examination for diabetis, glaucoma, macular degeneration, children's vision and vision … View Profile
Farsightedness or hyperopia affects approximately 1 in 5 australians. The number however maybe higher. Many people can function very comfortably for many years before hyperopia begins to affect their vision. Usually jobs that involve a lot fine near work or computer work will make hyperopia more apparent.
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