Hyperopia, myopia, and presbyopia are refractive errors that result when the

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Hyperopia (farsightedness) occurs when light that enters the eye is focused behind the retina rather than on the retina. Myopia (nearsightedness) is the result of light rays entering the eye being focused in front of the retina, causing blurred vision. Presbyopia is the inability of the internal lens of the eye to focus on near objects due to loss of elasticity of the lens.

Hyperopia, Myopia, and Presbyopia Are Refractive Errors That Result When