myope

myope Definition

my·ope (mī′ōp′)

noun

a person having myopia; nearsighted person

Etymology: Fr < LL myops < Gr myōps, shortsighted, blinking < myein, to close (< ? IE base *mu-, with closed lips > mope, mute) + ōps, eye

myope Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

high: Intraocular Refractive Surgery - Used for high myopes therefore still risk of complications.

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