Associations to the word «Myopia»

Wiktionary

MYOPIA, noun. (pathology) 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.
MYOPIA, noun. A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.

Dictionary definition

MYOPIA, noun. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred.

Wise words

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