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hyperopia

/ˌhaɪpəˈroʊpiə/ noun · British & US
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What does hyperopia mean?

noun

A type of vision problem in which distant objects are seen clearly but nearby objects appear blurry. It is also known as farsightedness.

Example

"Her hyperopia made it difficult to read the menu at the restaurant."

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