farsightedness
noun
far·sight·ed·ness
ˈfär-ˌsī-təd-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being farsighted : the ability to anticipate and plan for the future
Here was a man capable of an extraordinary farsightedness and liberality on the international scene.—
John F. Burns
John F. Burns2
: a condition in which visual images come to a focus behind the retina of the eye and vision is better for distant than for near objects : hyperopia
… in June the F.D.A. approved a new procedure … for treatment of mild to moderate farsightedness in people over 40.—Kenneth Chang
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Examples of farsightedness in a Sentence
thanks to our farsightedness, we had sufficient emergency supplies when the storm knocked out our power
Recent Examples on the Web
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
Similar Treatments
Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
The farsightedness of previous generations of Americans provided a solid foundation on which to advance American values and build a prosperous future for the United States and other countries.
—Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2016
For example, research released in 2018 showed that extended stays in space can cause farsightedness and swelling of the optic nerve.
—Hailey Rose McLaughlin, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020
Another man with the condition required multiple eyeglass prescriptions, shifting even between nearsightedness and farsightedness in the span of a day.
—Joe Didonato, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
Similar Treatments
Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
The farsightedness of previous generations of Americans provided a solid foundation on which to advance American values and build a prosperous future for the United States and other countries.
—Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2016
For example, research released in 2018 showed that extended stays in space can cause farsightedness and swelling of the optic nerve.
—Hailey Rose McLaughlin, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020
Another man with the condition required multiple eyeglass prescriptions, shifting even between nearsightedness and farsightedness in the span of a day.
—Joe Didonato, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farsightedness. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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