Nearsightedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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nearsightedness

 

[ ˈnɪrˈsaɪtɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vision condition

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common vision condition where close objects appear clear while distant objects appear blurry. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, affecting the eye's ability to focus light. People with nearsightedness often struggle to see far away, which can impact daily activities such as driving or watching distant presentations.

Synonyms

myopia, short-sightedness

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with nearsightedness in her childhood.
  • He struggles with nearsightedness and needs glasses to drive.
  • Nearsightedness can worsen over time without proper care.

Translations

Translations of the word "nearsightedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miopia

🇮🇳 निकटदृष्टि दोष

🇩🇪 Kurzsichtigkeit

🇮🇩 rabun dekat

🇺🇦 далекозорість

🇵🇱 krótkowzroczność

🇯🇵 近視 (きんし)

🇫🇷 myopie

🇪🇸 miopía

🇹🇷 miyop

🇰🇷 근시

🇸🇦 قصر النظر

🇨🇿 krátkozrakost

🇸🇰 krátkozrakosť

🇨🇳 近视 (jìnshì)

🇸🇮 kratkovidnost

🇮🇸 nærsynd

🇰🇿 жақыннан көре алмаушылық

🇬🇪 მოკლემხედველობა

🇦🇿 qısa görmə

🇲🇽 miopía

Etymology

The term 'nearsightedness' originates from the Middle English word 'nighsighted', which literally means having sight that is limited to near objects. The word 'near' comes from the Proto-Germanic 'nahe', while 'sight' stems from the Old English 'siht'. The medical term 'myopia' derives from the Greek word 'muō' which means 'to close the eyes', reflecting the tendency of individuals with this condition to squint to see better. The understanding of nearsightedness has evolved with advances in medicine and optics, leading to improved therapies and corrective lenses, allowing affected individuals to lead normal lives despite their vision impairment.