Seeing clearly: why "eye sight" is a spelling mistake

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 07/10/2024, 16:40

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Spelling/compound word error

Why do people make this mistake?

The error arises because "eyesight" is often thought of as two separate words due to its semantic components: "eye" and "sight." People may mistakenly assume it should follow the pattern of two-word phrases.

What is correct?

The correct form is "eyesight," which is a single, compound word.

Examples of correct usage

Regular eye exams are important for maintaining good eyesight.
His eyesight has improved since he started wearing glasses.
She has excellent eyesight and can see very far distances.