What is hyperopia commonly known as?

Hyperopia is commonly known as farsightedness. This condition occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light rays entering the eye to focus behind the retina. As a result, individuals with hyperopia often have difficulty seeing objects up close, while distant objects may be clearer. The terminology is derived from the nature of the visual challenge experienced by those affected; they can "see far" more easily than they can "see near."

Nearsightedness, or myopia, refers to the opposite condition, where close objects are seen clearly while distant objects appear blurry. Cylindrical vision relates to astigmatism, where the eye has an irregular shape, and visual impairment is a broader term that encompasses various vision issues, not specific to hyperopia.