Farsightedness

Overview

You can get tested for hyperopia through a comprehensive (but painless) eye exam. During an exam, an optometrist or ophthalmologist will use eye drops to dilate your eyes. The drops increase the size of your pupils to let in more light. This allows your provider to see parts of your eye that are farther back, like your retina.

Your provider will shine lights into your eye and use various instruments to check your eye health. They’ll look for refractive errors (like hyperopia) but also a wide range of conditions (like glaucoma and cataracts).

If you have symptoms related to vision loss, don’t hesitate to schedule an eye exam. Some symptoms of hyperopia — including blurry vision — can signal more serious issues that need timely treatment. So, it’s a good idea to schedule a checkup even if you think your eyes are just tired.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

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