By Charles Offiong These are two words, whose meanings are usually literally misconstrued. In as much as they sound similar, there is a need to put them in the right perspective, so as to erase any form of ambiguity and avoid the trap of mediocrity. While listening to a programme on a primetime radio station, an analogy was made between two professions, which perfectly describe these words. Using this analogy and other examples, I will endeavour to shed some light on the similarities, differences, and importance of sight and vision. What you will be reading are as seen from my own point of view, and you may not agree with them. However, your contention does not change the fact that there is a need to clearly define or separate these two terms. According to the dictionary, sight is the ability to see or the perception or view of objects by the eyes. It can be said to be something seen or worth seeing, i.e., a spectacle. It also means having a mental view, opinion or judgment about so...
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