hyperopic
Definition
Adjective: 1. Farsighted; having hyperopia: A condition of the eye where light rays focus behind the retina, typically resulting in difficulty seeing near objects clearly while distant vision remains relatively good.
Usage
This is a medical/technical term used primarily in optometry and ophthalmology to describe a specific type of refractive error. It is the adjectival form of the noun "hyperopia." * The optometrist confirmed that I am hyperopic and need reading glasses. * A hyperopic eye is often shorter than a normal eye.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used figuratively to describe a perspective that is overly focused on long-term outcomes while neglecting immediate concerns or details.
- The CEO's hyperopic vision for the company's 10-year plan ignored the urgent staffing issues of today.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperopia (n): The medical condition of farsightedness itself.
- She was diagnosed with hyperopia.
- Hyperope (n): A person who has hyperopia.
- As a hyperope, he struggles to read small print.
Synonyms
- Farsighted
- Longsighted (primarily British English)
Antonyms
- Myopic (nearsighted)
- Nearsighted
- Shortsighted
Adjective
-
abnormal ability to focus of distant objects
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