What is another word for Long-sightedness?
Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋsˈa͡ɪtɪdnəs] (IPA) 
Long-sightedness is a term that refers to the condition of being able to see objects that are far away more easily than those that are close. This condition is also known as hyperopia or farsightedness. There are several synonyms that one can use to refer to long-sightedness, such as farsightedness, hypermetropia, hyperopia, and hypermetropy. Other synonyms include positive refractive error, distant vision, far-sightedness, and far vision. Symptoms of long-sightedness include blurred vision when reading or doing close-up work, eye strain, and headaches. People with long-sightedness may need corrective lenses, such as glasses or contact lenses, to help them see clearly.
