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has eyeballs that are a little too long

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Q: What is the term for a person who is nearsighted?
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What is the formal term for nearsighted?

myopia


What is a short sighted person called?

Myopic, or nearsighted. Myope, (Myopic is the condition not the person)


How is a nearsighted person similar to a farsighted person's?

The only thing similar is that they own a pair of glasses. The only difference is that a farsighted person can only wear glasses when reading far away while a nearsighted person have to wear his/her glasses all the time


How do you think eyeglasses could improve the sight of nearsighted person?

Yes, they do.


How would you describe a nearsighted person?

The focal point is in front of the retina


What part of speech is the word nearsighted?

The word "nearsighted" is an adjective.


A person who has visual problem with distant object has the condition know as?

Being nearsighted


If images of distant objects are typically focused at a point in front of the retina?

The person will be nearsighted.


How is near sighted defined?

Simply put, near-sighted means that the person cannot see anything far away. A severely nearsighted person needs to hold a book 2 inches from their eyes to read the words. The medical term for it is "myopia".


What lens could correct the image formed of a nearsighted person?

concave lenses are prescribed by doctors


What is nearsightedness also called?

A nearsighted person is also referred to as being myopic, or as having myopia.


When was The Nearsighted School Teacher created?

The Nearsighted School Teacher was created in 1898.