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Myopia: meaning, definitions and examples

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myopia

 

[ maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vision condition

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. Myopia is often diagnosed in childhood and can progressively worsen until the eye stops growing. Various treatment options exist, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and refractive surgery.

Synonyms

nearsightedness, shortsightedness

Examples of usage

  • He has to wear glasses due to myopia.
  • Myopia can make it difficult to see the board in class.
  • She was diagnosed with myopia at a young age.
  • Treatment options for myopia include corrective lenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "myopia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miopia

🇮🇳 नज़दीकी दृष्टि दोष

🇩🇪 Kurzsichtigkeit

🇮🇩 miopia

🇺🇦 міопія

🇵🇱 krótkowzroczność

🇯🇵 近視 (きんし)

🇫🇷 myopie

🇪🇸 miopía

🇹🇷 miyop

🇰🇷 근시

🇸🇦 قصر النظر

🇨🇿 krátkozrakost

🇸🇰 krátkozrakosť

🇨🇳 近视 (jìnshì)

🇸🇮 kratkovidnost

🇮🇸 nærsynd

🇰🇿 жақыннан көру

🇬🇪 მოკლევადიანი ხედვა

🇦🇿 miyopiya

🇲🇽 miope

Word origin

The term 'myopia' originates from the Greek word 'muōps', which means 'to close the eyes', stemming from 'muō', meaning 'to shut'. The word has been in use since the early 19th century in medical literature to describe the condition of nearsightedness. As understanding of eye health progressed, myopia became a key topic in optometry and ophthalmology, leading to advances in corrective lenses and surgical techniques. Historically, the prevalence of myopia has been linked to environmental factors, such as prolonged nearness tasks and lack of outdoor activity, and it has become increasingly common in modern societies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,765, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.