hyperopic
Farsighted
Plain-language definition
Having farsightedness, where distant objects are clearer than near ones. Small, hyperopic eyes have a higher risk of acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Where this term comes up
“These discs are common in hyperopic eyes, but the structural feature (small disc, small cup) rather than the refractive error per se confers the appearance and the increased NAION risk.”
Finding · Pseudopapilledema
“Very long eyes: tend toward hyperopic surprises”
Test · Biometry (IOL Calculation)
“Most DSAEK patients reach stable vision by 3-6 months, with a typical mild hyperopic shift”
Treatment · Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK / DSAEK)
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