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Meaning of myopia

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

myopia

Pronunciation:/maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə//maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/

noun

Definitions

  1. A disorder of the vision where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses their images in front of the retina instead of on it.

    Synonyms:nearsightednessshortsightedness
    Antonyms:hyperopia
  2. A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.