What is myopia? Myopia is blurry long-distance vision, often called “short-sighted’’ or “near-sighted”. A person with myopia can see clearly up close – when reading a book or looking at a phone – but words and objects look fuzzy on a blackboard, on television or when driving. But a pair of glasses aren't the whole story. Myopia (often called short sightedness) is an eye health issue that every parent should be aware of but may not know about. Myopia is rapidly becoming a serious public...