Eye Conditions

noun a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes

• Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes.
• My friend has albinism, so she has to be extra careful in the sun to avoid getting sunburned.
• Some people mistakenly believe that individuals with albinism have 'albino powers' or unique abilities.
• The lack of diversity in the workplace was like a form of organizational albinism, stifling innovation and creativity.

noun a condition in which the eyes look in different directions

verb to look at something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly

• She squinted her eyes to get a better look at the fine print on the contract.
• I had to squint to read the tiny text on the menu.
• Stop squinting, you're giving yourself wrinkles!
• He squinted at the bright future ahead of him, full of possibilities.

noun a condition in which the ability to focus on near objects decreases with age, resulting in difficulty seeing close-up

adjective presbyopic

• Presbyopia is a common age-related condition that affects the ability to focus on close objects.
• I just found out I have presbyopia and now I need reading glasses.
• My eyes are getting old, I guess it's presbyopia kicking in.
• Dealing with presbyopia feels like a constant reminder of the passing of time.