adjective describing someone who has difficulty seeing clearly
In optometry, 'dim sighted' refers to patients with reduced visual acuity or compromised vision, requiring corrective lenses or other interventions.
In ophthalmology, the term 'dim sighted' is used to describe individuals who have difficulty seeing clearly, often due to conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma.
Within the field of geriatrics, 'dim sighted' may be used to describe age-related vision changes, such as presbyopia or macular degeneration, that impact older adults' ability to see clearly.