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
Kenneth ChangExamples 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
Many people with astigmatism have nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia).1
LASIK, a laser eye surgery that corrects common vision problems by reshaping the cornea, may help treat people with mild to moderate astigmatism.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
Treatment Differences The treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
My farsightedness has apparently been getting worse – requiring me to sit further away from my 13-inch Chromebook.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
Treatment Differences The treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
My farsightedness has apparently been getting worse – requiring me to sit further away from my 13-inch Chromebook.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farsightedness. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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