Far-sightedness Far-sightedness Far-sightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a condition of the eye in which light is focused behind, instead of on, the retina. This results in close objects appearing blurry, while far objects may appear normal. As the condition worsens, objects at all distances may be blurry. Other symptoms may include headaches and eye strain. People may also experience accommodative dysfunction, binocular dysfunction, amblyopia, and strabismus. The cause is an imperfection of the eyes. Often it occurs when the eyeball is too short, or the lens or cornea is misshapen. Risk factors include a family history of the condition, diabetes,
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital—more commonly known as Sacred Heart Medical Center or simply Sacred Heart—is a 628-bed medical facility in Spokane, Washington. It employs more than 4,000 health care professionals and support staff. Its medical staff consists of over 800 specialists and primary care doctors. Heeding the call of Fr. Joseph Cataldo, a Jesuit father, Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and Sister Joseph of Arimathea, two Sisters of Providence, traveled from Vancouver, Washington at the end of April 1886 to survey sites where they could establish a