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eyesight Definition

eye·sight (-sīt′)

noun

  1. the power of seeing; sight; vision
  2. the range of vision

eyesight Synonyms

eyesight

n.

vision, sight, visual perception; see sight 1.

eyesight Usage Examples

Possessives

  • driver: Of 2,000 people surveyed, 53 % were also in favor of random roadside testing of drivers ' eyesight.
  • child: You can start taking care of your child's eyesight from a very early age.

Converse of object

  • deteriorate: Melissa's eyesight deteriorated over a number of years.
  • fail: My failing eyesight did not spot the extra control left on the map for the Long Course.
  • affect: Do computers affect the eyesight of your average joe?
  • improve: Applied daily in the eyes, it helps improves the eyesight.
  • have: You would have to have good eyesight I would imagine.
  • damage: Staring directly at or near to the sun can permanently damage eyesight.

Adjective modifier

  • defective: In both cases he found they had defective eyesight which assured them repatriation.
  • poor: Large Print 6.7 Many people with poor eyesight will be able to read large print.
  • keen: Once found you may, given keen eyesight, be able to " split " the double using just your eyes.
  • sharp: Even kestrels are hovering low, their sharp eyesight blunted by the vapors below them.
  • weak: In the 1880s, the poet's weak eyesight meant he was not always able to spot mistakes in the proofs " .
  • bad: He thought of his own bad eyesight, of his weak leg.

Modifies a noun

  • test: Question: Should there be a regular eyesight test to maintain your driving license?
  • testing: The Regulations require eye or eyesight testing to be made available for the user.
  • problem: These can include: heart problems eyesight problems problems with the nervous system.
  • difficulty: For customers with eyesight difficulties, you should use a typesize of at least 14 point.
  • standard: Back to top Problems with sight In order to get or keep a license, a minimum eyesight standard must be met.
  • check: Eyesight It is particularly important to have regular eyesight checks with a qualified optician.

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