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 sign across the street because of my myopia. [myopia: noun]
Example
She has to wear glasses to correct her myopia. [myopia: noun]
presbyopia
Example
I have to hold the menu further away because of my presbyopia. [presbyopia: noun]
Example
He got bifocals to correct his presbyopia. [presbyopia: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Myopia is more common than presbyopia, affecting around 30% of the population worldwide, while presbyopia affects nearly everyone over the age of 40.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between myopia and presbyopia?
Both myopia and presbyopia are medical terms and are used in formal contexts, such as in medical reports or discussions with healthcare professionals.
