Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common vision condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry. This occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light to focus behind the retina instead of on it. The eye tries to compensate by straining, and this can lead to eye strain, headaches, and difficulty focusing on close-up tasks. Corrective lenses, such as glasses or contact lenses, or refractive surgery can rectify the vision.
Farsightedness meaning with examples
- Despite her increasing farsightedness, Sarah enjoyed reading long novels. She was able to see the world outside the window in detail, but struggled with the tiny print of her favorite books. She knew she would need glasses soon, and so booked an appointment to see her doctor. With her upcoming appointment she looked forward to seeing a world in detail close up as well.
- The old man's farsightedness made it challenging for him to thread a needle, so he often asked his wife for assistance. He could see the television clearly from across the room. The detail on faces was clear. However, his impairment, even though mild, impacted everyday life when dealing with detailed close work.
- His farsightedness caused him to hold his phone at arm's length to read the text messages. He could make out the mountain vistas on the horizon. The problem was apparent on his day to day business dealings that involved documents and fine detail. He kept needing to ask for help from his assistants.
- The teacher, with her farsightedness, struggled to see the students' artwork up close, but could easily monitor their behavior from across the classroom. She could also easily see the board work when in class from her desk. While she was able to cope, she knew glasses were in her near future.
Farsightedness Synonyms
hypermetropia hyperopiaFarsightedness Antonyms
myopia nearsightednessFarsightedness Crossword Answers
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HYPEROPIA FORESIGHT PREVISION
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PRESBYOPIA
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HYPERMETROPY PROSPICIENCE
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HYPERMETROPIA
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LONGSIGHTEDNESS