Aging And Vision

adjective describing someone who has difficulty seeing clearly

• The doctor diagnosed the patient as dim sighted and recommended glasses.
• My grandma is dim sighted and always misplaces her glasses.
• I can't believe how dim sighted some drivers are on the road.
• The CEO was dim sighted in not investing in new technology for the company.

adjective able to think clearly about the future and to plan for it effectively; farsighted

• The longsighted businessman carefully planned his investments for the future.
• My longsighted friend always thinks ahead and saves money for emergencies.
• Dude, you gotta be more longsighted and start thinking about your retirement savings.
• Being longsighted in your decision-making can lead to greater success in the long run.

noun a pair of glasses designed for reading or close work

• She peered over her reading glasses to get a better look at the fine print.
• I can't read this small text without my reading glasses.
• I always have to bust out my reading glasses when I'm trying to read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant.
• His reading glasses helped him see through the deception in the contract.