hyperopia
[/ˌhaɪpərˈoʊpiə/]
nounfemininepl: hyperopias
hipermetropia
1. A refractive error of the eye in which light rays focus behind the retina, causing difficulty in seeing objects at close range while distant objects may be seen more clearly
The child was diagnosed with hyperopia and prescribed corrective glasses for reading.
A criança foi diagnosticada com hipermetropia e lhe foram prescritos óculos corretivos para ler.
2. Farsightedness; a vision condition where the cornea is too flat or the eyeball is too short
Many people with hyperopia struggle to focus on small print without visual aids.
Muitas pessoas com hipermetropia têm dificuldade em focar em letras miúdas sem ajuda visual.
Hyperopia is a common vision condition affecting approximately 35-50% of the population in both Brazil and the USA. In both countries, it is routinely diagnosed during pediatric eye exams and corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. The term is primarily used in medical and optical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking communities.
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