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

2

: 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

Synonyms

• foresight
• foresightedness
• forethought
• prescience
• providence
• vision

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

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

farsightedness

noun

far·​sight·​ed·​ness

-ˈsīt-əd-nəs

1

: the condition of having foresight

2

: a visual condition in which a person can see distant things more clearly than near ones

Medical Definition

farsightedness

noun

far·​sight·​ed·​ness

1

: the quality or state of being farsighted

2

: hyperopia