Is a hyperopic eye clearer than a normal eye when viewing distant objects?

In general, a farsighted eye may not see distant objects more clearly than a normal eye. Individuals with mild hyperopia might perceive distant objects as clear due to strong accommodative ability, whereas those with moderate to high hyperopia often experience blurred vision. The detailed explanation is as follows:

The refractive system of a farsighted eye cannot accurately focus parallel light rays directly onto the retina; instead, the focal point falls behind the retina. In cases of mild hyperopia, especially among children and adolescents who have strong accommodative capacity, the ciliary muscle can contract to alter the lens's refractive power, thereby shifting the focal point back onto the retina. As a result, they may achieve clear distance vision through this accommodative compensation—and their vision might even appear sharper than that of some normal-sighted individuals with weak accommodation. However, in moderate to high hyperopia, the eye’s accommodative ability is insufficient to compensate for the refractive error, so the focal point remains behind the retina even when viewing distant objects, leading to blurry or poorly defined images.

Prolonged reliance on accommodation for distance viewing increases ocular strain, causing ciliary muscle fatigue and symptoms such as eye discomfort, headaches, and visual fatigue. It is advisable to avoid prolonged continuous use of the eyes and to take breaks by looking into the distance every 30 minutes.