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    How common is farsightedness?

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    Myopia & Hyperopia (shortsightedness & farsightedness)
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    Sonia Romm

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    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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