Definition of "longsightedness" []

• Farsight; farsightedness; far sight; long sight (noun)

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• "Farsightedness, also known as longsightedness, is likely caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors."
• "Most cases of squinting are caused by longsightedness, the muscles being strained in the effort to obtain distinct vision."
• "If you suffer from hyperopia, more commonly known as farsightedness or longsightedness, you may be interested to know that the world's first contact lens to correct the condition has been developed."