Meaning of the word hyperopia in English

What does hyperopia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hyperopia

US /ˌhaɪ.pərˈoʊ.pi.ə/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pərˈəʊ.pi.ə/

Noun

a condition in which someone can see things clearly that are far away but not things that are near:

Example:
Focusing the telescope corrects any myopia or hyperopia automatically.