Definition

A person who can see distant objects clearly but has difficulty seeing nearby objects due to a condition called hyperopia.

Example

The hyperope struggled to read the small print on the page without glasses.

Conversation

I just found out my friend is a hyperope and needs glasses for distance.

Oh really? That must be a bit annoying for them.

Yeah, especially since they didn't realize it until recently.

I can imagine! It’s always surprising to learn something new about our vision.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperope is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or beyond) and "ops" (from Greek "opsis", meaning vision or sight). The word refers to a condition of having vision that is beyond normal, specifically farsightedness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'beyond' and 'opsis' relating to 'sight' — this helps you remember that hyperope refers to a condition of having vision that is beyond normal.

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