far-sightedness
Seeing beyond near
Far-sightedness is the ability to see distant objects clearly while nearby objects appear blurry—the opposite of near-sightedness.
The medical term is hyperopia.
Figuratively, far-sightedness means the capacity to anticipate future needs or consequences: The city's far-sightedness in preserving green space paid off decades later.
Also spelled farsightedness.
Ability to anticipate futures
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
- visionAbility to see
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
sagacity · prescience · preparation · providence · strategic · long-term · wisdom · insight
Corrective eyewear or tumblers
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- progressivesSocial reform advocates
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
contacts · corrective · diopter · optometrist · refraction · spectacles · eyewear · frames
Difficulty seeing nearby objects
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- blurryIndistinct, lacking definition
- close-upNear-range photograph
- focusingConcentrating on one point
Imaginative planner of futures
- statesmanshipSkillful government leadership
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- policyAdopted principle of action
- legacyWhat's passed down
reform · innovation · pioneering · trailblazing · forward-thinking · big-picture · bold · transformative
foresight
Ability to anticipate futures
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
- visionAbility to see
forethought · sagacity · prescience · preparation · providence · strategic · long-term · wisdom · insight · prediction
glasses
Corrective eyewear or tumblers
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- progressivesSocial reform advocates
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
prescription · contacts · corrective · diopter · optometrist · refraction · spectacles · eyewear · frames · magnification
hyperopia
Difficulty seeing nearby objects
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- blurryIndistinct, lacking definition
- close-upNear-range photograph
focusing · eyestrain · squinting · accommodation · long-sightedness
visionary
Imaginative planner of futures
- statesmanshipSkillful government leadership
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- policyAdopted principle of action
legacy · reform · innovation · pioneering · trailblazing · forward-thinking · big-picture · bold · transformative · futurist
far-sightednessnearsightedness
Defective distant vision
myopia · short-sightedness · near-sightedness · shortsightedness · improvidence