hypermetropia

9.9

A condition that makes it hard to see things that are close while far things look clear

noun
/ˌhaɪpərmɪˈtroʊpiə/

: hipermetropía

Prescription glasses can correct hypermetropia, making reading and close work easier.

Examples

Regular eye exams can help detect hypermetropia in children at an early stage.
The optometrist explained that my headaches were likely caused by hypermetropia.
She was diagnosed with hypermetropia last year.
Many children experience hypermetropia as they grow.
Prescription glasses can correct hypermetropia, allowing people to see distant objects clearly while improving their ability to read.
Regular eye exams can help detect hypermetropia, which often affects children's ability to focus on nearby tasks.
The optometrist indicated that hypermetropia might be the reason for my frequent headaches during reading.

Synonyms

farsightedness

vshypermetropia

Specialized

1 6.8

A condition where you see far things clearly but near things are blurry

is the clinical or scientific name rather than the informal expression

hyperopia

vshypermetropia

Specialized

8.2

Able to see distant things more clearly than close ones

is the common or alternative name rather than the technical label

hypermetropy

vshypermetropia

9.7

A condition where distant objects look clearer than near ones

is the more widely accepted or modern term instead of this variant

longsightedness

vshypermetropia

8.0

A condition where distant things look clearer than close ones

is the formal clinical name rather than the informal regional term

Antonyms

myopia

Specialized

7 6.6

An eye condition where distant things look blurred

How Farsighted

hypermetropia

9.9

emmetropia

Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

hypermetropia singular

hypermetropias plural

Morphology

hypermetropia = metropia (opaque) = hyper + metr + opia

The prefix hyper- is recognizable, but the remaining medical base is specialized and does not allow an average learner to infer the meaning of farsightedness.

Etymology

Hypermetropia comes from Greek parts hyper- 'over', metron 'measure' and -opia 'sight'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of hyper- as in hyperactive 'too much' and metron like meter, a measuring tool. So the name says the eye 'measures' too far, which is why hypermetropia means farsightedness, seeing distant things better than near ones.