Description

Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than nearby objects. This condition occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light rays to focus behind the retina.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to hyperopia using terms like 'vista cansada' or 'falta de enfoque', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register and ensure that the term 'hipermetropía' is used consistently to avoid confusion with other refractive errors such as myopia.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with hyperopia and was prescribed glasses for better vision.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con hipermetropía y se le recetaron gafas para mejorar su visión.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing hyperopia with myopia; mispronouncing 'hipermetropía' as 'hipermetropía'; using colloquial terms instead of the clinical term.