Sight-related: meaning, definitions and examples

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sight-related

 

[ saɪt-rɪˈleɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

vision capabilities

Related to or connected with the ability to see or vision.

Synonyms

eye-related, vision-related, visual.

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Word Description / Examples
sight-related

Used when discussing anything directly connected to the ability to see or visual perception.

  • He had a sight-related injury that required surgery.
  • There are several sight-related problems that can develop with age.
vision-related

This term is used when discussing broader topics related to sight, including visual acuity and general ability to see.

  • The new glasses improved his vision-related issues.
  • Technology can help solve many vision-related problems.
eye-related

Typically used when talking about issues or topics specifically connected to the eyes as organs.

  • She went to the clinic for an eye-related checkup.
  • Eye-related infections can be quite serious.
visual

Commonly used when referring to anything perceived by sight, or relating to images and visual arts.

  • The film had outstanding visual effects.
  • Her room was filled with visual art pieces.

Examples of usage

  • It is important to have regular check-ups to maintain good sight-related health.
  • Many animals have different sight-related abilities compared to humans.
Context #2 | Noun

ophthalmology

Anything related to the eyes or vision.

Synonyms

eye-related, optical, vision-related.

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Word Description / Examples
sight-related

Use when referring to anything specific to the act or sense of seeing. This term is a general descriptor for issues or topics tied to sight but can be applied in both medical and everyday contexts.

  • The charity helps children with sight-related problems.
  • He wrote a book about sight-related phenomena.
eye-related

Best used when directly discussing the physical eyes or conditions affecting the eyes specifically. This term is more focused on the anatomical or health aspect of the eyes.

  • She suffers from an eye-related infection.
  • They specialize in eye-related surgeries.
vision-related

Similar to 'sight-related,' but often preferred in professional, medical, and academic contexts, or when discussing the capability or function of seeing.

  • He has a vision-related disorder.
  • Her research focuses on vision-related neuroscience.
optical

More appropriate in technical or scientific contexts, or when referring to devices that aid sight like glasses or lenses. It is commonly used in physics and technology.

  • The optical quality of this lens is outstanding.
  • He is an expert in optical engineering.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor specializes in treating sight-related conditions.
  • She conducted research on various sight-related disorders.

Translations

Translations of the word "sight-related" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relacionado à visão

🇮🇳 दृष्टि-संबंधी

🇩🇪 sichtbezogen

🇮🇩 terkait penglihatan

🇺🇦 пов'язаний з зором

🇵🇱 związany ze wzrokiem

🇯🇵 視覚に関連する (しかくにかんれんする)

🇫🇷 lié à la vue

🇪🇸 relacionado con la vista

🇹🇷 görme ile ilgili

🇰🇷 시력 관련

🇸🇦 مرتبط بالبصر

🇨🇿 související se zrakem

🇸🇰 súvisiaci so zrakom

🇨🇳 与视力相关 (yǔ shìlì xiāngguān)

🇸🇮 povezani z vidom

🇮🇸 tengt sjón

🇰🇿 көрумен байланысты

🇬🇪 ხედვასთან დაკავშირებული

🇦🇿 görmə ilə bağlı

🇲🇽 relacionado con la vista

Etymology

The term 'sight-related' originated in the medical field, particularly in ophthalmology, to describe conditions, treatments, or research related to vision and eye health. As our understanding of vision and eye care has evolved, the use of 'sight-related' has become more common in everyday language to encompass a wide range of topics concerning vision and eyesight.