as in eyesight
medical
a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away
She wears eyeglasses to correct her myopia.
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Recent Examples of myopia
The Trump administration must move beyond the myopia that has defined American policy for decades and prioritize long-term stability over short-term tactical gains.
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Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
Additional services include contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye therapy, and designer frame fitting.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
However, people who spent one hour a day on screens were 5 percent more likely to develop myopia than those with less daily screen time, the study found.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025
All that and a certain culture of self-congratulation at Choose Chicago and a bit of Midwestern myopia, too.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
Additional services include contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye therapy, and designer frame fitting.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
However, people who spent one hour a day on screens were 5 percent more likely to develop myopia than those with less daily screen time, the study found.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025
All that and a certain culture of self-congratulation at Choose Chicago and a bit of Midwestern myopia, too.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myopia
Noun
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The dowdy and shy Ursula is diabetic and has lost her eyesight in one eye.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Due to the irreversible damage to his eyesight, the 94-year-old no longer attends performances in person.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Also, keep an eye on team president Michael Winger retaining Richaun Holmes and using his combination of light partial guarantee and $13.3-million full salary to facilitate a trade.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Another study of 54 people with myopia (nearsightedness) showed that zeaxanthin from goji berry increased macular pigment, which is associated with better vision.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Myopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myopia. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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