Farsighted: meaning, definitions and examples
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farsighted
[ ˈfɑːrsaɪtɪd ]
vision condition
Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is a common vision condition where distant objects may be seen more clearly than nearby ones. Individuals with farsightedness may experience difficulty focusing on close objects, leading to discomfort or eye strain while reading or using a computer. It occurs due to the shape of the eyeball or the lens, causing light to focus behind the retina rather than directly on it. People of all ages can experience hyperopia, but it is often present from birth and may become more pronounced with age. Corrective lenses or surgery are common solutions for this condition.
Synonyms
distant vision, hyperopia, long-sightedness
Examples of usage
- I have to wear glasses because I'm farsighted.
- Farsightedness can make reading difficult.
- She realized she was farsighted when she struggled to see her phone.
- His farsighted condition was diagnosed during a routine eye exam.
Translations
Translations of the word "farsighted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hipermétrope
🇮🇳 दूरदर्शी
🇩🇪 weitsichtig
🇮🇩 rabun jauh
🇺🇦 дальнозорий
🇵🇱 dalekowzroczny
🇯🇵 遠視の (えんしの)
🇫🇷 hypermétrope
🇪🇸 hipermétrope
🇹🇷 hipermetrop
🇰🇷 원시 안경 (원시 안경)
🇸🇦 طويل النظر
🇨🇿 dalekozraký
🇸🇰 ďalekozraký
🇨🇳 远视的 (yuǎnshì de)
🇸🇮 daljnoviden
🇮🇸 fjarsýntur
🇰🇿 алыс көруші
🇬🇪 მხოლოდ ხედვა (mkholod khedva)
🇦🇿 uzaqgörən
🇲🇽 hipermétrope
Etymology
The term 'farsighted' has its origins in the late Middle English period, deriving from the combination of the words 'far' and 'sighted'. 'Far' comes from the Old English 'fǽr', which means 'distant or far away', while 'sighted' derives from 'sight', which has its roots in the Old English 'siht'. The concept of being farsighted relates to the physical ability of the eye to focus on distant objects rather than those close-up, which has been a part of human understanding of vision for centuries. The medical understanding and terminology around these conditions have evolved significantly, particularly since the late 19th century, as advancements in ophthalmology have improved the diagnosis and treatment of visual impairments.