Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, or difficulty with near vision. Details how light enters the eye and focuses behind the retina. Possible causes include a cornea that is too flat, an eye that is too short, or a combination of the two. Hyperopia could be treated with LASIK, IntraLASIK, FemtoLASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange eliminating your dependency on glasses or contact lenses.