hyperope
Definition
Noun: A person who has hyperopia (farsightedness). This is a condition where distant objects can be seen more clearly than near objects because light rays focus behind, rather than on, the retina.
Usage
The word "hyperope" is a specific medical/optometric term used to classify an individual based on their vision condition. It is the noun form for a person with hyperopia.
Examples
- An hyperope typically needs reading glasses or corrective lenses for close-up tasks.
- The optometrist confirmed that I am an hyperope, which explains why I struggle to read small print.
- Unlike a myope (nearsighted person), an hyperope sees distant objects more clearly.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in clinical or technical discussions about vision and eye care.
- It can be used in contrast with "myope" (a person with myopia/nearsightedness) and "emmetrope" (a person with normal vision).
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperopia (n): The condition of farsightedness itself.
- Hyperopia is a common refractive error.
- Hyperopic (adj): Describing or relating to hyperopia.
- She has a hyperopic prescription for her eyeglasses.
Synonyms
- Farsighted person
Antonyms
- Myope (a nearsighted person)
Noun
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a person with hyperopia; a farsighted person
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