Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

near-sighted

adjective

/ˈnɪərˈsaɪtɪd/

Definition

Near-sighted refers to a condition where a person can see close objects clearly, while distant objects appear blurry.

Examples

The near-sighted child struggled to see the chalkboard from the back of the classroom.
He realized he was near-sighted when he had difficulty reading street signs while driving.
With near-sightedness, a person might need glasses for activities like watching movies or viewing presentations.

Meaning

The term near-sighted describes a visual impairment, often associated with myopia, where the eyes focus images in front of the retina instead of directly on it.