Plain English Meaning
A vision problem where you can see things far away clearly, but things up close look fuzzy.
Full Definition
A vision condition in which distant objects are seen clearly but nearby objects appear blurred, caused by light focusing behind the retina rather than directly on it. Also called hyperopia.
Context Anchor
Seen in night vision and medical fitness discussions when considering how well a pilot can read cockpit instruments, charts, and checklists.
Derivation
Plain English -- 'far' (distant) plus 'sightedness' (the way one sees). The medical term hyperopia comes from Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) and 'ops' (eye), meaning the eye reaches beyond close objects to see clearly.
Why Pilots Care
Uncorrected farsightedness slows instrument reading and increases eye at when is already .