1) Myopia 2) Shortsightedness 
• (n.) See Myopic, and Myopia. • (n.) See Myopic, and Myopia.
Synonym for myopia ... <ophthalmology> That error of refraction in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too long from front to back (axial myopia) or of an increased strength in refractive power of the media of the eye (index myopia). .....
(nēr´sīt-әd-nis) myopia.
See myopia
Type: Term Pronunciation: nēr′sīt-ĕd-nes Synonyms: myopia
Nearsightedness: The ability to see near objects more clearly than distant objects. Also called myopia . Myopia can be caused by a longer-than-normal eyeball or by any condition that prevents light rays from focusing on the retina. Most forms of myopia can be managed with corrective lenses. Surgery is available to permanently correct some forms of ...