Hyperopia: meaning, definitions and examples
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hyperopia
[ haɪˈpɛrəˌpiə ]
vision condition
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a vision condition in which distant objects may be seen more clearly than close ones. This occurs because the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light rays to focus behind the retina. Hyperopia can lead to difficulty in reading or doing detailed work at close range.
Synonyms
farsightedness, long-sightedness.
Examples of usage
- He struggled to read the fine print due to hyperopia.
- Children with hyperopia often have trouble in school.
- Regular eye exams can help diagnose and treat hyperopia.
- She needed glasses to correct her hyperopia.
Translations
Translations of the word "hyperopia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hiperopia
🇮🇳 अधिक दृष्टि
🇩🇪 Weitsichtigkeit
🇮🇩 hiperopia
🇺🇦 гіперопія
🇵🇱 hiperopia
🇯🇵 遠視 (えんし)
🇫🇷 hypermétropie
🇪🇸 hipermetropía
🇹🇷 hipermetropi
🇰🇷 원시 (won-si)
🇸🇦 مد البصر
🇨🇿 dalekozrakost
🇸🇰 ďalekozrakosť
🇨🇳 远视 (yuǎnshì)
🇸🇮 hipermetropija
🇮🇸 langsynt
🇰🇿 гиперопия
🇬🇪 ჰიპერმეტროპია
🇦🇿 hipermetropiya
🇲🇽 hipermetropía
Etymology
The term 'hyperopia' comes from the Greek words 'hyper' meaning 'over' and 'opia' meaning 'sight' or 'vision'. It was first used in the early 19th century as understanding of optics and vision improved due to advancements in science. The recognition of hyperopia as a distinct visual condition has helped in the development of corrective lenses and other treatments, allowing individuals affected by it to perform daily tasks more easily. Initially, the condition was not well understood, leading to common misconceptions about vision in general. Over time, with growing knowledge of the human eye and its functional limitations, hyperopia became a commonly discussed condition among optometrists and ophthalmologists.