long-sightedness
Definitions
A condition in which distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones; hyperopia.
The quality of having or showing prudent foresight regarding the future.
Examples
The optometrist diagnosed him with long-sightedness after he complained of difficulty reading small print.
Her long-sightedness meant that while distant objects were clear, she struggled to focus on her phone screen.
Corrective lenses are commonly prescribed to manage the effects of long-sightedness.
Synonyms
hyperopia farsightedness hypermetropia presbyopia longsightedness