Vision Conditions

noun a person who is near-sighted

adjective relating to or having a condition in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it; myopic

• The optometrist diagnosed him as near-sighted, requiring him to wear glasses for clear vision.
• I can't read that sign, I must be near-sighted.
• I'm blind as a bat without my glasses, must be near-sighted.
• She was near-sighted when it came to recognizing his true intentions.

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.