Amit is a domestic help (or maid) working at Mr Dave's house. One day Amit complained to Mr Dave that he had difficulty in reading the letter which he had received from his parents. Mr Dave, realising that Amit had an eye defect, took him to an eye specialist doctor. The doctor tested his eyes carefully and told Amit to wear spectacles containing certain type of lenses having specified power. Mr Dave bought the required spectacles for Amit. By wearing this spectacle, Amit could read and write easily. He was very happy and thanked Mr Dave.
What could be the eye defect Amit was suffering from?

Explanation

Amit was suffering from an eye defect called hypermetropia (far-sightedness) in which a person cannot see the nearby objects clearly though he can see the distant objects clearly.