hyperopia

[ hahy-per-oh-pee-uh ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. a condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused behind the retina, distant objects being seen more distinctly than near ones; farsightedness ( myopia ).

hyperopia

/ ˌhaɪpəˈrəʊpɪə; ˌhaɪpəˈrɒpɪk /

noun

1. inability to see near objects clearly because the images received by the eye are focused behind the retina; long-sightedness Also calledhypermetropiahypermetropy Compare myopia presbyopia

hyperopia

/ hī′pə-rō′pē-ə /

1. A defect of the eye that causes light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in an inability to see near objects clearly. Hyperopia is often caused by a shortened eyeball or a misshapen lens.
2. Also called farsightedness
3. Compare myopia

Derived Forms

• hyperopic, adjective

Other Words From

• hy·per·op·ic [hahy-per-, op, -ik, -, oh, -pik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperopia¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hyper- + -opia

Example Sentences

But sometimes modern football can suffer from hyperopia.

From The Guardian

The screen can correct for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and more complicated vision problems.

From Scientific American

We've waited an eternity for England v South Africa, the prospect of which has been so exciting as to almost legitimate hyperopia.

From The Guardian

Maybe we need less hyperopia and more myopia in public policy.

From Salon

But children with farsightedness, or hyperopia, can read a wall chart just fine.

From US News