far point
The term "far point" is significant in both optics and ophthalmology, relating to the maximum distance at which the eye can see an object clearly without accommodation.
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Definition
C1Optics
(technical, academic)The maximum distance at which an eye can see an object clearly without any effort to adjust focus.
Example
- For a person with normal vision, the far point is theoretically at infinity.
C1Ophthalmology
(medical, technical)The point at which the eye can focus on an object without any strain, often used to evaluate nearsightedness.
Example
- An eye exam may determine the far point to diagnose myopia.
B2Figurative
(general)The most distant point considered in any given situation.
Example
- The project's far point is the completion date set for next year.
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