What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
myopia
Example
I can't read the board in class because of my myopia. [myopia: noun]
Example
She has to wear glasses to correct her myopia. [myopia: noun]
astigmatism
Example
He had to get special contact lenses to correct his astigmatism. [astigmatism: noun]
Example
Her astigmatism made it difficult to read small print. [astigmatism: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Myopia is more common than astigmatism and affects a larger percentage of the population.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between myopia and astigmatism?
Both myopia and astigmatism are medical terms and are used in formal contexts.
