Vision Problems

adjective able to think clearly about the future and to plan for it effectively; farsighted

• The longsighted businessman carefully planned his investments for the future.
• My longsighted friend always thinks ahead and saves money for emergencies.
• Dude, you gotta be more longsighted and start thinking about your retirement savings.
• Being longsighted in your decision-making can lead to greater success in the long run.

adjective relating to a condition in which it is difficult to see objects that are far away; myopic

• The optometrist diagnosed him as being nearsighted and prescribed him with corrective lenses.
• I can't see far away without my glasses, I'm so nearsighted.
• I'm blind as a bat without my contacts, I'm super nearsighted.
• She's so focused on the details, she's practically nearsighted when it comes to the big picture.

noun a person who lacks foresight or understanding

adjective lacking foresight or understanding; narrow-minded

• The company's decision to cut costs by reducing research and development was shortsighted.
• I think it's shortsighted to only focus on short-term gains without considering long-term consequences.
• It's pretty shortsighted to skip studying for the exam just because it's open book.
• Being shortsighted in your career goals can limit your potential for growth and success.

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 characterized by involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movement of the eyes

• The patient exhibited nystagmus, a condition characterized by involuntary eye movements.
• The doctor said my nystagmus might be causing my vision problems.
• I can't focus on anything with this nystagmus acting up.
• Her eyes darted back and forth like nystagmus, unable to settle on one thing.