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nearsightedness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nearsightedness has 1 sense
  1. myopia, nearsightedness, shortsightedness - (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
    --1 is a kind of ametropia

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Nearsightedness

Definition:

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common vision condition in which nearby objects can be seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. It occurs when the eyeball is slightly longer than usual or when the cornea (the front surface of the eye) has too much curvature.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A visual condition where faraway objects appear blurry.

Example sentence:

His nearsightedness made it difficult for him to read the street signs from a distance.

Sense 2:

A state of lacking foresight or long-term planning.

Example sentence:

Her nearsightedness prevented her from considering the long-term consequences of her decisions.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Many people with nearsightedness rely on prescription glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision.

Usage 2:

Nearsightedness can be hereditary, but it can also be affected by environmental factors and lifestyle choices.

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