myopia

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sydnexis has spent a decade developing atropine eye drops that slow the progression of pediatric myopia, a growing problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Severe myopia increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment later in life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

In laboratory research, myopia can be triggered in animal models through visual deprivation or the use of negative lenses, and these two methods are believed to involve different neuronal pathways.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

The theory suggests that maintaining safe exposure to bright light while limiting accommodative pupil constriction may help control myopia.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Calpurnia was past middle age and her body had thickened a little, her kinky hair was graying, and she squinted from myopia.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee