farsightedness

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Lasik was first performed in 1990 to fix near- and farsightedness and astigmatism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

"For potential implant users or people with age-related farsightedness, it could provide consistently clear vision, potentially revolutionizing ophthalmology."

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

The most common vision problems, which include nearsightedness and farsightedness, are related to refraction—that is, how light bends when it enters the eye.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

The study found that seniors with all forms of nearsightedness, farsightedness and impaired sensitivity to visual contrasts had a higher prevalence of dementia than those without eye problems.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

But observation and historical records have failed to uncover a single case of a state’s being formed in that ethereal atmosphere of dispassionate farsightedness.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond