eyesight

Everyday

Eyesight is your ability to see. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health lessons pupils learn how the eye works and how eyesight is tested; in everyday life children have eye tests and some wear glasses. In nature, animals like eagles have very sharp eyesight. Phrases: «good eyesight», «poor eyesight», «eyesight test», «sharp eyesight».

Examples

• Eagles have amazing eyesight. tree →
• Grandpa's eyesight isn't very good, so he wears glasses. tree →
• I had my eyesight tested at the optician's. tree →
• Never look at the sun; it can damage your eyesight. tree →
• Owls have good eyesight in the dark. tree →
• Carrots are good food, but they won't give you super eyesight. tree →
• Her sharp eyesight spotted the bird first. tree →
• As long as I remain alive my eyesight will be the worse. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «good eyesight», not «a good eyesight». Myth: reading in dim light does not permanently ruin your eyesight, but it can tire your eyes. Safety: never look straight at the sun, even with sunglasses.