What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hyperopic
Example
He had to squint to read the menu because he was hyperopic. [hyperopic: adjective]
Example
She struggled to thread the needle due to her hyperopia. [hyperopia: noun]
presbyopic
Example
He had to hold the book at arm's length to read it due to his presbyopia. [presbyopia: noun]
Example
She needed reading glasses to see the fine print because she was presbyopic. [presbyopic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Presbyopia is more commonly used than hyperopia in everyday language, as it is a more common vision problem associated with aging.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hyperopic and presbyopic?
Both hyperopia and presbyopia are formal medical terms, but presbyopia is more commonly used in everyday language and is therefore more versatile in terms of formality.
