Definition

A condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but nearby objects appear blurry, due to the eye being too short from front to back.

Example

People with hyperopia often struggle to read small print without glasses.

Conversation

I went to the eye doctor today and found out I have hyperopia.

Oh no! Does that mean you can’t see things up close?

Yeah, it’s called farsightedness, so reading is a bit tough for me now.

That sounds frustrating! Are they giving you glasses or something?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperopia → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or beyond) and "opia" (from Greek "opsis", meaning sight or vision). The word "hyperopia" refers to a condition where distant objects may be seen more clearly than nearby ones, essentially meaning over-far sightedness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'beyond' and 'opia' relating to 'sight' — this helps you remember that hyperopia is a condition of seeing beyond, or difficulty seeing things that are close.

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