Farsighted means able to see distant objects clearly while nearby objects appear blurry. A farsighted person might easily read signs across the street but struggle to focus on a book held in their hands. The opposite condition is called nearsighted, where close objects are clear but distant ones are fuzzy.

Farsightedness happens when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it. Many young children are naturally somewhat farsighted, but their eyes often adjust as they grow. Older adults commonly become farsighted too, which is why grandparents often hold their phones at arm's length to read text messages. Eyeglasses or contact lenses can correct farsightedness by helping the eye focus light in the right place.

The word also describes someone who plans thoughtfully for the future. A farsighted leader might invest in new equipment even when the old equipment still works, knowing that better tools will help the team succeed years from now. When you save part of your allowance instead of spending it all immediately, you're being farsighted. This kind of farsightedness means looking beyond what's right in front of you to imagine and prepare for what’s coming.