noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
farsightedness; hyperopia
Medical term for the condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones. Commonly used in clinical and everyday contexts.
People with farsightedness have difficulty seeing nearby objects.
Early detection of hyperopia in children is important.
近視 is nearsightedness (trouble seeing far objects), while 遠視 is farsightedness (trouble seeing near objects).
遠視 is hyperopia, a refractive error that can occur from childhood, whereas 老眼 specifically refers to age-related presbyopia.
farsightedness; hyperopia
From 遠 (far) + 視 (vision), a straightforward kanji compound describing the condition.