Short sight, also known as myopia, is a common vision condition that affects many people worldwide. This condition is characterized by the inability to see far objects clearly, while nearby objects are visible without any difficulties. There are many words that can be used as synonyms for the word "short sight," including nearsightedness, myopy, miopic, short-range vision, and myopia. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same vision condition, and they reflect different aspects of the condition. No matter which term is used, short sight can be effectively treated with glasses, contact lenses or corrective surgery.