Is hyperopia normal among children?

Yes. It is perfectly normal for most children to have mild hyperopia or farsightedness early in life. In many cases, no treatment is necessary because a child can accommodate by using their own eye muscles to properly focus. When hyperopia is severe, however, the child’s focusing muscles may not be able to properly focus and he or she could be at risk for amblyopia, one of the most common causes of vision loss among children and young adults.