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farsightedness

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far·sight·ed·ness  (färstd-ns)
n.
See hyperopia.
farsightedness  (färstd-ns)
See hyperopia.
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Noun1.farsightedness - a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
presbyopia
hypermetropia, hypermetropy, hyperopia, longsightedness, farsightedness - abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
2.farsightedness - abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
hypermetropia, hypermetropy, hyperopia, longsightedness
ametropia - (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia
farsightedness, presbyopia - a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
3.farsightedness - seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
prospicience, foresight, prevision
knowing - a clear and certain mental apprehension
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