What does latent hyperopia mean?

‘Latent’ hyperopia is a term used to describe the amount of farsightedness that is ‘masked’ when the accommodative muscles are used to increase the eye’s focusing power. Since children under 10 years of age have tremendous focusing ability. they can partially correct their farsightedness by focusing. or accommodating.

How is latent hyperopia treated?

Many practitioners have long been frustrated with traditional treatments of symptomatic latent hyperopia (fogging techniques, bifocals, etc.). A technique employing short-acting cycloplegia has been developed which provides rapid relief of symptoms by promoting full correction of latent refractive error.

Is latent hyperopia rare?

Overview. Farsightedness medically termed as hyperopia (hi-per-O-pe-ah) is a common condition that affects approximately 25 per cent of the adult population. It refers to a vision problem in which the focusing power of the eye is too weak.

What is manifest hyperopia?

The manifest hyperopia is the sum of absolute and facultative hyperopia. Clinically, it is measured by the strongest plus (or convex) lens with which the patient can still maintain the maximum vision (20/20). Latent hyperopia is due to the inherent ciliary muscle tone.

Is there a treatment for latent hyperopia of the eye?

Functional hyperopia requires further treatment aside from contact lens. It is due to the paralyzed state of the eye muscles which focus the eye. The muscle of the eye that focuses is malfunctioning. Latent hyperopia is part of total hyperopia that does not manifest. It can only be revealed with a procedure known as cycloplegic refraction.

Is there a latent form of hyperopia that does not manifest?

Latent hyperopia is part of total hyperopia that does not manifest. It can only be revealed with a procedure known as cycloplegic refraction. The condition becomes apparent when focusing muscle is paralyzed by the action of cycloplegic eyedrops.

Can a complete cycloplegia abolish latent hypermetropia?

Complete cycloplegia (paralysis of accommodation) can abolish latent hypermetropia. The refractive error estimated under complete cycloplegia is called total hypermetropia (manifest plus latent). The symptoms vary depending upon the age of the patient and the severity of refractive error. Patient may be asymptomatic.

Which is the component of total hyperopia that can be corrected?

la·tent hy·per·o·pi·a. The component of total hyperopia that can be corrected by a physiologic response of the ciliary muscle; can be measured only after administration of a cycloplegic agent. latent hyperopia. Hyperopia in which the error of refraction is overcome and disguised by ciliary muscle action.