nearsightedness
noun
near·sight·ed·ness
ˈnir-ˌsī-təd-nəs 
: a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects : myopia sense 1
Myopia (nearsightedness) results when incoming light from distant objects focuses in front of the retina, usually because the eye-ball is elongated. Close vision is fine, but distance vision is poor.—
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Consumer Reports… people who suffer from extreme nearsightedness, whose world loses its crisp edge just a few inches from their noses.—Diedtra Henderson
Diedtra HendersonA tiny laser beam programmed by computer vaporizes tissue to reshape the cornea, correcting nearsightedness and astigmatism in many cases.—Michael Precker
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Many people with astigmatism have nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia).1
LASIK, a laser eye surgery that corrects common vision problems by reshaping the cornea, may help treat people with mild to moderate astigmatism.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
The risk of nearsightedness increases with every extra hour of screen time.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Another study of 54 people with myopia (nearsightedness) showed that zeaxanthin from goji berry increased macular pigment, which is associated with better vision.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
The risk of nearsightedness increases with every extra hour of screen time.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Another study of 54 people with myopia (nearsightedness) showed that zeaxanthin from goji berry increased macular pigment, which is associated with better vision.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Nearsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nearsightedness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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