1. a refractive error of the eye in which distant objects appear blurred because light rays focus in front of the retina; myopia
Usage: medical/technical term; also called myopia

Examples

• Her nearsightedness made it difficult to read the whiteboard from the back of the classroom.
• The doctor diagnosed the child with nearsightedness and prescribed glasses.
• Nearsightedness often runs in families and can develop during childhood.
• Without corrective lenses, his nearsightedness prevented him from seeing distant road signs while driving.
• Many people with nearsightedness choose to wear contact lenses instead of glasses.
• The prevalence of nearsightedness has increased significantly among teenagers in recent decades.