senopia

/sɪˈnoʊpiə/
noun
  1. A temporary improvement in near vision in older people, often a sign of developing cataracts.
    • The optometrist warned that senopia is not a true improvement in eyesight.
    • Senopia can make reading easier for a while, but it usually indicates a change in the eye's lens.
    • Her grandmother was surprised by her sudden senopia, but the doctor explained it was likely due to cataracts.