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#49. Hypermetropia, hyperopia. Flashcards

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What is HYPEROPIA?

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  • FAR Sightedness
  • The cornea DOES NOT refract light properly
  • Point of focus falls BEHIND the retina.
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What are the SYMPTOMS of HYPEROPIA?

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  • CHRONIC Use of CILIARY Muscles
  • ASHTENOPIC Symptoms
    a. Headaches
    b. Burning Sensation
    c. Blepharoconjunctivitis
    d. Blurred Vision
    e. Rapid Fatigue
  • ESOTROPIA
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What is the DIAGNOSIS for HYPEROPIA?

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OPHTHALMOSCOPIC Examination of the FUNDUS
- Shows SIGHLTLY Blurred Optic Disc that’s ELEVATED

  • TORTUOUS Retinal Vascular Structures
  • OVERUSE of CILIARY Muscle leads to RESIDUAL Accommodation where Muscle is UNABLE TO RELAX - EVEN AFTER Hyperopia is corrected with PLUS LENSES
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What is the TREATMENT for HYPEROPIA?

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CORRECTION by using CONVERGING Lens

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