farsightedness

Meanings

Noun

• a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
• abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
• seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing

Synonyms

foresight, hypermetropia, hypermetropy, hyperopia, longsightedness, presbyopia, prevision, prospicience

Antonyms

myopia