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1. A reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
   - presbyopia
    
2. Abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
   - hyperopia, hypermetropia, hypermetropy, longsightedness
    
3. Seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
   - prevision, foresight, prospicience

Derived forms: farsightednesses

See also: farsighted

Type of: ametropia, knowing

Encyclopedia: Farsightedness