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Hyperopia

Description:

Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye that causes difficulty in seeing nearby objects clearly. It occurs when the eyeball is shorter than normal, or when the cornea has too little curvature. People with hyperopia typically have good distance vision but struggle with up-close tasks.

Senses:

1. Medical: A refractive error of the eye causing difficulty in focusing on nearby objects and resulting in blurred vision.
2. Popular: A common vision problem where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry.

Sample Sentences:

1. After the eye examination, the optometrist diagnosed the patient with hyperopia.
2. She had to hold the book at arm's length due to her hyperopia.
3. Many people with hyperopia rely on corrective lenses or contact lenses.
4. The teacher noticed the child's hyperopia as they struggled to read the assignment.

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