nearsighted
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Synonyms & Antonyms for nearsighted
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farsighted, hypermetropic, hyperopic
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Tencent has also faced direct regulatory pressure this summer, after President Xi Jinping pointed out that too many children were nearsighted and said the government was taking action. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "Tencent will soon require Chinese users to present IDs to play its video games," 5 Nov. 2018 For a nearsighted someone who struggles to spot the puck even in high definition, Fox’s red comet that trailed a rocketed shot was ahead of its time. — Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, "It’s officially a trend to bring referees into the broadcast booth," 28 June 2018 Lasik surgeons use an ultraviolet laser to reduce the curvature of the cornea for people who are nearsighted, and to accent it for people who are farsighted. — Author: Roni Caryn Rabin, Anchorage Daily News, "Blurred vision, burning eyes: This is a Lasik success?," 12 June 2018 Not too bad for a nearsighted young Lieutenant who had never fired a weapon before. — Debra Ciamacca, Time, "I Was a Marine. Now I’m a Teacher. Don't Give Me a Gun," 23 Feb. 2018 But those eyes have typically been nearsighted at best. — Jason Pohl, USA TODAY, "Future of fighting wildfires: Military Reaper drones provide real-time photos, video," 14 Dec. 2017 What security does this provide beyond flummoxing nearsighted hackers? — Answer Fella, Esquire, "Why Are CAPTCHA Codes So Hard to Read?," 6 Aug. 2010 If a child has two nearsighted parents, the hereditary genetic effects increase the child's chances of needing glasses to about 60 percent, if time spent outdoors is low. — CNN, "Outdoor playtime might help kids' eyesight," 3 Oct. 2017 Does more time outside help already nearsighted children? — CNN, "Outdoor playtime might help kids' eyesight," 3 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nearsighted.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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