far-sighted
Seeing distant futures
Far-sighted describes someone who can see distant objects clearly but struggles with close ones—the opposite of near-sighted.
The condition typically develops with age.
Figuratively, far-sighted means having foresight or planning wisely for the future: a far-sighted investment strategy, far-sighted leadership.
Also spelled farsighted.
Ability to anticipate futures
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- planningArranging for future events
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
long-term · prudent · proactive · prescient · forward-thinking · sagacious · judicious · calculated
Foretelling future events
- clairvoyantOne who perceives beyond senses
- oracleAuthoritative wisdom source
- seerOne who envisions futures
- divinationForetelling through mystical means
augury · soothsayer · prognostication · prescient · foretelling · precognition · sibyl · omen
Having penetrating discernment
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- wiseShowing good judgment
keen · sharp · perspicacious · penetrating · observant · sagacious · intelligent · analytical
Difficulty seeing nearby objects
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- eyeglassesCorrective lenses worn
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- optometryEye and lens healthcare
ophthalmologist · diopter · lens · retina · cornea · long-sightedness · magnification · accommodation
foresight
Ability to anticipate futures
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- planningArranging for future events
strategic · long-term · prudent · proactive · prescient · forward-thinking · sagacious · judicious · calculated · deliberate
prophetic
Foretelling future events
- clairvoyantOne who perceives beyond senses
- oracleAuthoritative wisdom source
- seerOne who envisions futures
divination · augury · soothsayer · prognostication · prescient · foretelling · precognition · sibyl · omen · harbinger
insightful
Having penetrating discernment
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- discerningHaving keen judgment
wise · keen · sharp · perspicacious · penetrating · observant · sagacious · intelligent · analytical · thoughtful
hyperopia
Difficulty seeing nearby objects
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- eyeglassesCorrective lenses worn
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
optometry · ophthalmologist · diopter · lens · retina · cornea · long-sightedness · magnification · accommodation
far-sightedshortsighted
Unable to see ahead
myopic · short-sighted · nearsighted · near-sighted · imprudent