Meaning of the word nearsighted in English

What does nearsighted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nearsighted

US /ˌnɪrˈsaɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˌnɪəˈsaɪ.tɪd/

Adjective

A nearsighted person can only clearly see objects that are close to them:

Example:
Nearly half the population is nearsighted to some degree.