nearsightedness

American  

[neer-sahy-tid-nis] / ˈnɪərˌsaɪ tɪd nɪs /

noun

1. a disorder of vision resulting in the ability to see only things at short distances.

2. the failure to foresee future challenges or opportunities due to a lack of imagination or insight; shortsightedness.

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nearsightedness Scientific  

/ nîr′sī′tĭd-nĭs /

1. See myopia

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Example Sentences

That doctor looked at the back of Kekoa’s eyes and diagnosed him with myopic degeneration, a dramatic form of nearsightedness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Because some children would still need glasses since the eye drops don’t completely stop or reverse nearsightedness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For years, the sharp rise in myopia -- or nearsightedness -- has largely been blamed on growing screen use, particularly among children and young adults.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

“It takes time for the young people being diagnosed with nearsightedness now to experience the most severe vision problems,” the researchers wrote.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

In this, as in many other scientific debates when foresight would eventually trump nearsightedness, Lawrence was right.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik