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Farsightedness

Definition

Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common refractive error of the eye where an individual can see distant objects more clearly than nearby ones.

Senses and Usages

1. Medical Term (Noun)

In ophthalmology, farsightedness refers to a condition where the eyeball is shorter than normal or the lens/cornea have an insufficient curvature, causing difficulties in seeing nearby objects clearly.

Example: The optometrist diagnosed him with farsightedness and prescribed him glasses for reading.

2. Metaphorical Usage (Noun)

In a metaphorical sense, farsightedness refers to the ability to think or plan for the future with foresight and long-term vision.

Example: His farsightedness as a business leader enabled him to create a successful long-term strategy for his company.

3. Adjacent to Popular Term

In the context of eye health, farsightedness is often mentioned alongside nearsightedness (myopia), as both are common types of refractive errors.

Example: Many individuals have a combination of nearsightedness and farsightedness, requiring both reading glasses and distance glasses.

4. Local Usage

Locally, farsightedness might be referred to using colloquial terms such as "far-eye" or "long-eye."

Example: In the rural areas, people often use the term "long-eye" instead of farsightedness.

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