10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LONG-SIGHTED»
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long-sighted in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
long-sighted and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dynamic Fields and Waves
Conversely, the long-sighted eye has too weak a power (too long a focal length)
for the size of the eyeball; even when the muscles are as tensed as possible, the
eye still focuses an object located at the normal near point (250 mm) to a ...
Despite this wonderful adjustment mechanism, many people cannot focus
properly. Such people may be either short-sighted or long-sighted. • SHORT-
SIGHTED PEOPLE A short-sighted person can focus on things close by, but not a
long way ...
Michael Roberts, Neil Ingram, 2001
Long-sighted people can focus on objects far away from, but not close to, the eye.
This is caused by the eyeball being too short (or the lens too weak) with the result
that the point where the light rays converge is behind the retina. The condition ...
Michael Roberts, Michael Jonathan Reiss, Grace Monger, 2000
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SCENES AND THOUGHTS IN EUROPE
Charity is long-sighted, selfishness is short-sighted. And yet, so defective is our
social constitution, that a man may be long-sighted in using his neighbor for his
own ends. Thus doctors, — who are short-sighted when they take their own
physic, ...
Diving masks act as magnifiers due to light refracting (bending) as it crosses the
water to glass to air boundaries, so divers and snorkellers who are mildly short-
sighted will not require help, but long-sighted people or those with astigmatism
will ...
(a) Uncorrected far point Long Sight (Hypermetropia) A long-sighted person can
see distant objects clearly but not those close by, i.e. his or her near point is
greater than 25 cm from the eye (Fig. 21 .24(a) and (b)). Light from a nearby
object ...
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The G. K. Chesterton Collection [50 Books]:
It is a quaint accident that we employ the word 'short–sighted' as a condemnation;
but not the word 'long–sighted,' which we should probably use, if at all, as a
compliment. Yet the one is as much a malady of vision as the other. We rightly
say ...
G. K. Chesterton, Catholic Way Publishing, 2014
This represents what is called a long-sighted eye. In each case investigate how a
correcting lens can be used to refocus the beam on the retina. Which type of
correcting lens is needed for each type of defect of the eye? Despite the ability of
...
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Comprehensive Physics XII
A long-sighted person has an abnormally long minimum distance of distinct
vision, his sight being good between that distant and infinity. The point up to
which the eye is unable to see clearly is the near point of the eye. This defect
arises due ...
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A Short History of England
employ the same figure, suppose the scientific historians explain the historic
centuries in terms of a prehistoric division between short-sighted and long-
sighted men. They could cite their instances and illustrations. They would
certainly explain ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LONG-SIGHTED»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
long-sighted is used in the context of the following news items.
Victoria businessman named president of the Foundation for the …
I think we will have long-sighted and highly professional management of the foundation [under McKerrell].” McKerrell takes over for Eric ... «Victoria News, Jul 15»
The Definition Of A Gentlemen (A Few Words For Wednesday)
From a long-sighted prudence, he observes the maxim of the ancient sage, that we should ever conduct ourselves towards our enemy as if he ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
How About We Forget It All and Start Afresh
Investing in it is a long-sighted and achievable goal that we should prioritise over Afcon 2017 and Russia 2018 seeing our resources finite ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Conneaut approves sale of former cross country course land
“I don't think it's long-sighted enough,” Schaef said. “I think there's another offer out there that longer term benefits the district.” A smaller bid ... «Meadville Tribune, Jul 15»
Israel Revamps Military, Announces New Elite Unit
Since that war, Israel's military establishment has pushed for more long-sighted planning, including increased training over the summer and ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
President says EU leaders need to protect asylum seekers
“This is a moment for leadership that is courageous, grounded in an unqualified commitment to human rights, and informed by a long-sighted ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
Miguel Delaney: Jack Charlton's long ball was also long-sighted
It was a remarkable thing to say about a summer that had just seen Diego Maradona reach his peak, but Jack Charlton wasn't in Mexico to be ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
A LETTER TO MY SONS
Be long-sighted in making decisions. Look ahead; look into the future. Watch for the outcome of a simple decision you make today. Attempt to ... «NewsWithViews.com, Jun 15»
Little awareness of Russian market in India
There is a lot of potential over here. It's just a matter of time. People have to be more long-sighted over here. There's no point in creating panic. «Russia and India Report, Jun 15»
The Trouble With China's 'One Belt One Road' Strategy
... the benefits may be ironically both too shortsighted with regards to shedding capacity, and too long-sighted in terms of investment return. «The Diplomat, Jun 15»
