1. able to see things clearly only when they are close to you; having difficulty seeing distant objects clearly
Usage: medical term: myopic
2. showing a lack of foresight or consideration of future consequences
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She is nearsighted and needs glasses to drive.
• Without his contacts, he’s too nearsighted to read the board.
• The nearsighted student had to sit in the front row.
• Many children become nearsighted during their school years.
• The company’s nearsighted policies hurt long-term growth.
• His nearsighted approach to budgeting caused problems later.