noun
- Plural of myopia; conditions of nearsightedness in which distant objects appear blurred.
- Plural of myopia; lack of foresight or discernment; inability to see the broader implications of something.
Usage: Medical/optical term; Typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Usage: Figurative use
Examples
- The optometrist diagnosed several cases of myopies in the school screening.
- High myopies often require strong corrective lenses or contact lenses.
- The company's myopies regarding long-term sustainability led to poor decisions.
- Children with myopies may struggle to see the board in classroom settings.
- The government's myopies in environmental policy has drawn criticism from experts.