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Recent Examples of nearsightedness
Simmons shared that Harris, 59, had certain health issues, including her nearsightedness, as well as seasonal allergies triggered by pollen, and urticaria—a common skin condition that causes itchiness and redness.
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Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024
The Vice President’s nearsightedness is also corrected by lenses, which leave her with 20/20 vision.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024
More than 40% of Americans are estimated to have myopia, also known as nearsightedness.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
And that's important, because the number of kids with nearsightedness – or myopia – has been growing rapidly in the U.S., and in many other parts of the world.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
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Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024
The Vice President’s nearsightedness is also corrected by lenses, which leave her with 20/20 vision.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024
More than 40% of Americans are estimated to have myopia, also known as nearsightedness.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
And that's important, because the number of kids with nearsightedness – or myopia – has been growing rapidly in the U.S., and in many other parts of the world.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearsightedness
Noun
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But experts say there are ways to try and limit the risk of myopia or prevent eyes from worsening.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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The focus on Russia and Ukraine is historical myopia and may be as dangerous as the real threats which confront the daily lives of ordinary people.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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How a Herd of Cattle Helped an Iraq War Veteran with PTSD Find Healing: 'Animals Gave Me a Second Chance' Poor eyesight kept Rademacher from signing up for military service himself so the filmmaker says his own mission has been to put the spotlight on those who have served.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Macular degeneration took his eyesight over the past five years.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Untreated hyperopia can lead to the development of a lazy eye (amblyopia) or additional vision loss.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2024
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Some people with hyperopia can have their vision surgically corrected.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2024
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“Nearsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearsightedness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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