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Myopia

Verb / maɪˈəʊpi:ʌ / Another word for myopia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The term 'myopia' refers to a condition of the eye in which a person cannot see distant objects clearly.

Synonyms & similar words

shortsightedness nearsightedness hyperopia nearsightedness shortsightedness astigmatism hypermetropia presbyopia farsightedness

Example sentences

  1. John's myopia makes it difficult for him to see the blackboard in class.
  2. I need to get new glasses because my myopia has worsened.
  3. The optometrist diagnosed myopia during the eye examination.
  4. She struggles with her myopia while driving at night.
  5. The use of corrective lenses can help manage myopia.

Quotes

  • The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. - Helen Keller
  • The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend. - Robertson Davies
  • The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust

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