What does hyperopic mean?
Hyperopic vision, also known as long-sightedness or farsightedness, is a common condition where an individual's vision is normal or corrected to normal in the distance but impaired near vision. This requires corrective lenses for near vision. Hyperopic vision is often associated with aging, but can also occur in children and young adults. It is a common condition that can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The optometrist can diagnose hyperopic vision and prescribe corrective lenses. Hyperopic patients may have difficulty reading small print without corrective lenses. In some cases, hyperopic vision can be corrected with surgery. It is essential to consult an optometrist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
adjectiveHaving or relating to vision that is normal or corrected to normal in the distance but impaired near vision, requiring corrective lenses for near vision.
- Having or relating to vision that is normal or corrected to normal in the distance but impaired near vision, requiring corrective lenses for near vision.
"The optometrist diagnosed the patient with hyperopic vision and prescribed glasses for near vision."
"The optometrist diagnosed the patient with hyperopic vision and prescribed glasses for near vision."
"The hyperopic patient had difficulty reading small print without corrective lenses."
The plural form 'hyperopics' is used to refer to individuals with hyperopic vision.
"The hyperopics may have difficulty reading small print without corrective lenses."
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Etymology of hyperopic
The term 'hyperopic' comes from the Greek words ὑπέρ (huper) meaning 'beyond' and ὤψ (ōps) meaning 'sight'. This refers to the condition where an individual's vision is normal or corrected to normal in the distance but impaired near vision.
How hyperopic is actually used
Hyperopic vision is a common condition that can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. It is often associated with aging, but can also occur in children and young adults.