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far-point

  [fahr-point]
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–noun Ophthalmology.
the point farthest from the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is completely relaxed.
Compare near-point.

Origin:
1875–80
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far point  
n.  The farthest point at which an object can be seen distinctly by the eye.
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Main Entry: far point
Pronunciation: 'fär-
Function: noun
: the point farthest from the eye at which an object is accurately focused on the retina whenthe accommodation is completely relaxed, being theoretically equivalent to infinity or, for practical purposes with respect to the normal eye, equivalent to any distance greater than 20 feet (6.1meters) —see RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION; —compare NEAR POINT
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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far point n.
The farthest point at which an object can be seen distinctly by the eye.

far point n.
The farthest point of distinct vision.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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