myope

/maɪoʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A person with myopia, or nearsightedness.

“The optometrist diagnosed the patient as a myope and recommended corrective lenses.”

2. noun

A person who is nearsighted.

“As a myope, Sarah has trouble seeing objects at a distance.”

Synonyms

  • nearsighted person
  • nearsighter

Antonyms

  • farsighted person
  • hyperope