Middle-aged Robert and his adolescent son are sitting at the table reading the newspaper. Robert is holding his section of the newspaper rather far from his eyes. His son asks, "Dad, why are you holding the paper so far away? If I held it that far away, I could not read anything!" Robert replies, "I think it is because I am developing _____."

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Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common vision condition that affects people as they age. It occurs when the eyeball is too short, causing light to focus incorrectly on the retina. This can make close-up objects appear blurry and cause eye strain or headaches when reading or doing close work. Holding the paper farther away can help compensate for the decreased ability to focus up close.

Middle-Aged Robert and His Adolescent Son Are Sitting at the Table