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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Farsightedness may mean:

  • Nearby objects may appear blurry.
  • You need to squint to see clearly.
  • You have eyestrain, including burning eyes, aching in or around the eyes, and, rarely, a headache.
  • You experience general eye discomfort or a headache after a prolonged interval of doing close tasks, such as reading, writing or drawing.

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March 1, 2008

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