eyesight

[ ahy-sahyt ]

noun

1. the power or faculty of seeing.
2. the act or fact of seeing.
3. the range of the eye:

   to come within eyesight.

eyesight

/ ˈaɪˌsaɪt /

noun

1. the ability to see; faculty of sight

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyesight¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; eye, sight

Example Sentences

Children and young people in England with special educational needs, including severe autism, are to be offered NHS eyesight, dental and ear checks in their schools from next year.

From BBC

Headaches are regular, her eyesight is still yet to return to normal, she struggles to sleep and rarely has an appetite.

From BBC

Unlike glasses or contacts, they don’t correct hearing to the equivalent of 20/20 eyesight.

From Salon

The researchers say Covid lockdowns had a negative impact on eyesight as children spent more time on screens and less time outdoors.

From BBC

Surgeons like Dr Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours continuously on the wounded, many of whom have lost their eyesight or the use of their hands, the country's health minister told the BBC.

From BBC

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