la miopia

nearsightedness, short-sightedness

m i . o ˈp i . a

noun · feminine Rare #46,726

nearsightedness, short-sightedness In English, “nearsightedness” is more common in the US; “short-sightedness” is more common in the UK.

IT: Ho la miopia e porto gli occhiali.

EN: I’m nearsighted and wear glasses.

I have false myopia.

I have false myopia.

Despite my shortsightedness, can I design airplanes?

— Si alza il vento (2013)