myopic

Definition

Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

Etymology

From myopia + -ic.

Example Sentences

• "Corrective lenses compensate for the excessive positive diopters of the myopic eye."
• "A stronger prescription for myopic night drivers is often needed."
• "She yanked the paper from her motherʼs hands, bringing it very close to her myopic eyes."

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