hyperopia

noun
UK: /ˌhaɪ.pəˈrəʊ.pi.ə/
US: /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈoʊ.pi.ə/

  1. A condition in which you can see objects far away clearly, but objects near to you appear blurred.

    1. My doctor said I have hyperopia and need glasses to read.
    2. Because of her hyperopia, she struggles to see the computer screen clearly without corrective lenses.

  2. A visual defect, also known as farsightedness, where light rays focus behind the retina, causing blurry vision for close objects.

    1. Hyperopia often runs in families, so my child was checked early.
    2. The ophthalmologist explained that the severity of his hyperopia could be managed with either glasses or contact lenses.

Synonyms

farsightedness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hyperopia" in English means: A condition in which you can see objects far away clearly, but objects near to you appear blurred., A visual defect, also known as farsightedness, where light rays focus behind the retina, causing blurry vision for close objects..

The phonetic transcription of "hyperopia" is /ˌhaɪ.pəˈrəʊ.pi.ə/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈoʊ.pi.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hyperopia": farsightedness.

Example usage of "hyperopia": "My doctor said I have hyperopia and need glasses to read.". More examples on the page.