nearsightedness
nearsightedness
Noun
This term describes a specific visual impairment where the focal point of the eye falls in front of the retina. In a medical context, it is a neutral clinical description of a physiological state, often interchangeable with the term myopia.
When used figuratively, the word carries a strong negative connotation of intellectual or strategic failure. It describes a narrow focus on immediate gains while ignoring future risks, suggesting a reckless or naive disregard for the horizon of possibility.