Eye Health Terminology

verb to close and open one or both eyes quickly

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• She did not even blink at the outrageous proposal presented to her.
• I can't believe he didn't even blink at the high price of the concert tickets.
• I didn't even blink at the new slang word my friend used in conversation.
• The magician made the coin disappear in the blink of an eye.

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.

noun a condition in which the eyes become tired and strained from prolonged use

• Extended use of digital screens can lead to eyestrain due to the blue light emitted.
• I always get eyestrain after spending too much time on my phone.
• Staring at the computer for hours gives me major eye-hurt.
• The constant pressure to perform perfectly was like eyestrain on her soul.

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.

verb the act of looking at something with one's eyes partly closed in order to see more clearly or to block out bright light

• She walked out into the bright sunlight, squinting against the glare.
• I could barely see the street sign while squinting in the sun.
• Stop squinting, you look like a confused owl.
• He squinted at the fine print, trying to decipher the hidden message.

noun a small particle of dust or other substance that gets into the eye and causes irritation

• The doctor found an eyewinker in the patient's eye during the examination.
• I had to rub my eye to get rid of the annoying eyewinker.
• I hate when I get an eyewinker in my eye, it's so irritating.
• The small mistake in the report was like an eyewinker in an otherwise flawless document.