hyperopia

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition of the eye where the person has difficulty focusing on objects that are close, resulting in blurred vision. Also known as farsightedness.

  - "Despite his hyperopia, John could still read the newspaper comfortably."
  - "The optometrist prescribed glasses to correct her hyperopia."

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Antonyms

myopia

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Synonyms

farsightedness , hypermetropia , hypermetropy

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Variants

List of all variants of hyperopia that leads to same result
farsightedness , hyperopia , hyperopias , hyperopic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hyperopia' meaning 'above sight' or 'excessive sight'.

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Trivia

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1. Hyperopia affects approximately 1 in 4 people.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'hyperopia' was in the 15th century.

3. Hyperopia can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Myopia: The opposite condition of hyperopia, where the person has difficulty focusing on objects that are far away.

2. Presbyopia: A condition of the aging eye where the lens loses its ability to focus on close objects, often accompanied by hyperopia.

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Culture

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Hyperopia has been depicted in literature and art to represent the struggle of aging or the passage of time. In music, it has been used as a metaphor for looking beyond the present or reaching for something far away.

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   - Associate the word 'hyperopia' with the image of a pair of reading glasses to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyper Opia Helps Hazy Pictures Appear' to remember the meaning of hyperopia.

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