myopia

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Noun myopia has 1 sense

myopia, nearsightedness, shortsightedness - (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
--₁ is a kind of ametropia
Antonyms: hyperopia, hypermetropia, hypermetropy, farsightedness, longsightedness

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Term: myopia

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A visual condition in which a person can see objects nearby clearly, but has difficulty seeing objects at a distance.

Usage: Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eyesight problem affecting millions of people worldwide.

Sample Sentence: John's myopia was causing him to strain his eyes while reading road signs while driving.

Term: myopia

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight; shortsightedness.

Usage: The company's myopia prevented them from recognizing the potential of online marketing.

Sample Sentence: The government's myopia regarding climate change is putting future generations at risk.

Term: myopia

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A narrow-minded viewpoint or focus on one's own needs or interests.

Usage: His myopia prevented him from considering the broader implications of his decisions.

Sample Sentence: His myopia regarding social issues hindered his ability to empathize with others.