Myopia
(noun)
- A condition of the eye in which the eye's lens is too curved and causes light to focus incorrectly on the retina, resulting in difficulty seeing distant objects.
- A lack of foresight or long-term perspective.
Origin:
From the greek word μυωπία (muōpia) meaning "near-sightedness".
Examples:
- Myopia is a common eye condition that can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
- He suffers from myopia and has to wear glasses to see clearly.
- The company's myopia led to its failure to anticipate changes in the market.
- Myopia is a condition that often starts in childhood and gets worse during puberty.
- The politicians' myopia on the issue prevented them from finding a solution.