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hyperopia science definition
A defect of the eye that causes light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in an inability to see near objects clearly. Hyperopia is often caused by a shortened eyeball or a misshapen lens. Also called farsightedness. Compare myopia.
hyperopia
top: When the focal point (f) of light extends beyond the retina, vision is blurred.
bottom: A convex-shaped lens corrects the defect by focusing light on the retina.
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