noun

eyesight

eyesight, vision, sight

My grandfather has poor eyesight.

My grandfather has poor eyesight.

Reading in dim light can damage your eyesight.

Reading in dim light can damage your eyesight.

((eyesight)) the ability to see My grandfather has poor eyesight.

((good/poor/failing eyesight)) used to describe the quality of vision He has failing eyesight and needs glasses.

Synonyms: vision, sight, perception

A compound word from 'eye' and 'sight', meaning the ability of the eyes to see.

It's literally the 'sight' you have with your 'eyes'. The meaning is very direct.

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