Eyewear

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a common vision condition in which objects nearby are seen clearly, but distant objects are blurry

  • Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry.
  • My nearsightedness is getting worse, I think I need to get my eyes checked.
  • I can't see a thing without my glasses, my nearsightedness is no joke.
  • His nearsightedness in planning for the future is hindering his long-term success.

noun a pair of glasses with tinted lenses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or glare

  • The optometrist recommended wearing sunglasses to protect my eyes from harmful UV rays.
  • I always forget my sunglasses when I go to the beach, and end up squinting all day.
  • Check out those shades! Those sunglasses are so cool.
  • She always wears her sunglasses indoors, trying to hide her emotions from others.