hyperopia
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/ˌhaɪ.pərˈəʊ.pi.ə/ us/ˌhaɪ.pərˈoʊ.pi.ə/
（眼睛）远视
a condition in which someone can see things clearly that are far away but not things that are near
Focusing the telescope corrects any myopia or hyperopia automatically.
No evidence was found that visual training improves visual function for patients with hyperopia or astigmatism.
Synonyms: hypermetropialong-sightedness (EYES)
Opposite: myopia
See also: presbyopia
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- The procedure reshapes the corneal tissue to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.
- Hyperopia is corrected by steepening the cornea, allowing light rays a longer path so that they focus at the correct spot on the retina.
- Conductive keratoplasty is approved for mild hyperopia without astigmatism, and presbyopia.