myopia

Meanings

• Noun

  A common vision condition where the person cannot see objects clearly at a distance.

  - "John wears glasses for myopia."
  - "Myopia is also known as nearsightedness."

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Antonyms

hyperopia

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Synonyms

nearsightedness , shortsightedness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with myopia
oria , mania , aria

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Variants

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myopia , myopias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'myopia' meaning 'short-sight' or 'closeness'.

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Trivia

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1. Myopia affects about 25% of the world's population.

2. Myopia is more common in children and tends to worsen as they grow older.

3. Myopia can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hyperopia: The opposite condition of myopia, where the person cannot see objects clearly up close.

2. Astigmatism: A vision condition where the cornea or lens is not perfectly curved, causing distorted or blurred vision.

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Culture

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Myopia has been a common subject in literature and art, often used as a metaphor for short-sightedness or lack of foresight.

How to Memorize "myopia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person squinting to read a distant sign or struggling to see the chalkboard in school.

2. associate
   

   - Associate myopia with the image of someone wearing glasses or contact lenses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Owl Poo Is Near' to remember that Myopia is Near-sightedness.

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