How To Spot And Diagnose X-Linked Retinoschisis

Farsightedness

Farsightedness, also called hyperopia, is a common vision-related condition. Some individuals with X-linked retinoschisis might have farsightedness that doesn't seem to get better with glasses. A farsighted individual sees objects in the distance clearly, but objects nearby tend to be blurry. Different degrees of farsightedness have an effect on the eye's ability to focus. When an individual has severe farsightedness, they might only be able to see objects that are far away, but those with mild farsightedness may see closer objects clearly. The structures in the eye that help focus objects are the cornea and lens. In normally-shaped eyes, these structures work together to focus images on the retina. However, in X-linked retinoschisis patients, the separation of the retinal layers causes images to be focused incorrectly.

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