farsightedness

• Substantiv, das den Zustand des Auges bezeichnet, bei dem entfernte Objekte klarer gesehen werden als nahe, oft aufgrund der Augapfelform oder nachlassender Elastizität der Linse; im übertragenen Sinn auch die Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorauszusehen oder vorausschauend zu planen.

A noun referring to a condition of the eyes where distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones, often due to the shape of the eyeball or loss of lens elasticity; it can also figuratively mean the ability to foresee or plan for the future.

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1. Age-related vision conditionB2formalmedical

   A reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens, typically occurring after age 45.

   Alterssichtigkeit

   • After turning 50, she started experiencing farsightedness and needed reading glasses.
   • Farsightedness due to aging is a common condition known as presbyopia.
   • The optometrist explained that farsightedness in older adults is caused by lens stiffening.

   Synonymepresbyopia

2. Refractive errorB2formalmedical

   An abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects, often due to the eyeball being too short.

   Weitsichtigkeit

   • Children with farsightedness may struggle to read books but see the blackboard clearly.
   • Corrective lenses can help manage farsightedness by adjusting the focal point.
   • Farsightedness is often diagnosed during routine eye exams.

   Synonymehypermetropiahypermetropyhyperopialongsightedness

   Antonymemyopianearsightednessshortsightedness

3. Foresight or prescienceC1formal

   The ability to see ahead, know in advance, or foresee future events or outcomes.

   Weitsicht

   • The CEO's farsightedness helped the company avoid a major financial crisis.
   • His farsightedness in investing early in renewable energy paid off handsomely.
   • Political farsightedness is a rare but valuable trait in leaders.

   Synonymeanticipationclairvoyanceforeknowledgeforesightprescienceprognosticationprovidencevision

   Antonymemyopiashortsightedness