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What type of glasses do you need for farsightedness?

I have farsightedness and want to wear glasses. What type of glasses do you need for farsightedness?

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If you are farsighted, you may have difficulty seeing objects up close. To improve this, you may start with over the counter reading glasses. If this is not sufficient, please schedule an evaluation with an ophthalmologist for a complete eye examination and refraction. Rona Z. Silkiss, MD, FACS Chief, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery California Pacific Medical Center Silkiss Eye Surgery 400 29th Street Suite 315 Oakland, CA, 94609 Tel: (510)763-0881 Fax: (510)763-0907 www.eyework.com
Farsightedness is hyperopia and it is corrected with PLUS spherical lenses with or without ASTIGMATIC correction if needed. For a quick fix try on different strengths plus off the rack for distance vision.