Hyperopia - GCSE Biology Definition

Hyperopia, also known as long-sightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects can be seen clearly, but close ones appear blurry. It happens when the eyeball is too short or the cornea is not curved enough, causing light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. People with hyperopia may find it hard to read or see things up close without straining their eyes. Glasses or contact lenses can correct this by adjusting the focus so that light hits the retina properly, making close-up vision clearer. This condition is important to understand when studying how the eye works in GCSE Biology.