Hyperopia+(farsightedness)

This refractive condition is due to either a smaller-than-normal length of the eye or a relatively flat curvature of the cornea. In hyperopia, objects at far distances are seen more clearly than those at near distances. The amount of farsightedness can vary with age. It can be overcome somewhat by strengthening the focusing power of the lens of the eye to help see objects at near clearly.

Hyperopia is normal in newborn and young children and tends to lessen as children get older.

Signs & Symptoms
Blurred vision, eyestrain or headaches when looking at near objects

Conventional Treatment
Glasses are prescribed to correct the refractive error

Complementary Approach
Diet: Vision Diet Eye exercises: section 5 eye exercises Nutrients: Lutein, Bilberry, Multi-Green Formula

Oriental medicine approach
In TCM, moderate to severe hyperopia may be caused by Yin essence deficiency, Yin deficiency or deficienct Qi & Blood

Yin Essence Deficiency

 * Treatment Principles:** Nourish the Liver, enrich the Kidneys, improve vision
 * Herbal Treatment:** Ming Mu Di Huang Wan (brighten the eyes)
 * Acupuncture Treatment:** [GB-1, GB-20, ST-1, TW-23, BL-1, LI-4] + CV-4, KI-6, SP-6, ST-36

Qi & Blood Deficiency

 * Treatment Principles:** Tonify & augment Qi & Blood
 * Herbal Treatment:** Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
 * Acupuncture Treatment:** [GB-1, GB-20, ST-1, TW-23, BL-1, LI-4] + SP-6, ST-36, LR-8, BL-17, BL-20