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Definition of Farsightedness
Farsightedness: An error of refraction in the human eye that causes light rays to focus behind the retina instead of on it. A person who is farsighted has normal vision at a distance but has trouble focusing on nearby objects. Farsightedness can be corrected with refractive lenses'either glasses or contact lenses'and in some cases by surgery. Also known as hyperopia. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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