as in eyesight
medical
a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away
She wears eyeglasses to correct her myopia.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples of myopia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
No amount of diplomacy can overcome that level of myopia.
—
Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2019
This is the first time the National Academies has published a report on myopia since 1989.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Strongly Agree, Confidence Level 10 Along with the obvious moral obtuseness of debating whether to send defensive weapons to a victim of naked aggression, this debate is shot through with strategic myopia.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2015
Apple says this can help lower the risk of myopia and reduce digital eyestrain in adults.
—Julian Chokkattu Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for myopia 
Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2019
This is the first time the National Academies has published a report on myopia since 1989.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Strongly Agree, Confidence Level 10 Along with the obvious moral obtuseness of debating whether to send defensive weapons to a victim of naked aggression, this debate is shot through with strategic myopia.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2015
Apple says this can help lower the risk of myopia and reduce digital eyestrain in adults.
—Julian Chokkattu Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for myopia
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'myopia.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Thesaurus Entries Near myopia
Cite this Entry
“Myopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myopia. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share