as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
thanks to our farsightedness, we had sufficient emergency supplies when the storm knocked out our power
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Recent Examples of farsightedness
My farsightedness has apparently been getting worse – requiring me to sit further away from my 13-inch Chromebook.
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Scott Kramer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
Similar Treatments
Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Scott Kramer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
Similar Treatments
Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsightedness
Noun
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Following your treatment plan can help preserve your vision.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Apr. 2025
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Sixes was featured for both men and women in The World Games 2022, and is at the center of lacrosse’s Olympic vision.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).—
B.G. White,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The truth is, aging in place is a wonderful thing, but only when done with structure, foresight and support.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Asset protection requires both foresight and compliance.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsightedness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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