distance vision

Viewing remote objects

Distance vision is the ability to see objects far away clearly, as opposed to near vision used for reading or close work.

The term appears most often in optometry and ophthalmology: Her distance vision is perfect, but she needs reading glasses.

Farsightedness affects near vision while typically preserving distance vision.

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focal range

distance visionnear vision

Ability to see nearby

nearsightedness · myopia · presbyopia · short sight

visual clarity

distance visionblur

Lack of sharpness

blurred vision · haze · visual impairment · poor eyesight · blindness

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