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Hypermetropia - Farsightedness
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
This condition can be diagnosed during the refraction portion of an eye examination. Refraction is a procedure that measures the eye and its ability to see in order to determine the need for glasses. Sometimes drops are used to dilate, or widen, the pupils to assist in the examination of the eyes.