myopier

Myopier is a nonstandard English term that some writers use as a comparative form of the adjective myopic. In standard usage, the degree of nearsightedness is usually expressed with the phrase more myopic rather than a single word such as myopier. Because myopier is not widely attested in major dictionaries, it is generally avoided in formal writing.

Etymology and usage notes: The word would theoretically derive from myopia, the condition of nearsightedness, which itself comes from Greek myops meaning “nearsighted.” English normally forms comparatives of adjectives like myopic with the adverb more rather than by adding a suffix such as -er; therefore myopier is best understood as a coinage or a nonstandard, dialectal, or creative formation rather than a standard derivative.

Usage considerations: Myopier may appear in informal, humorous, or experimental writing, or as a stylistic shorthand in notes or drafts. It can be confusing to readers who expect standard comparative forms, and in many contexts it risks being perceived as incorrect. When precision is required, prefer more myopic or construct the comparison explicitly (for example, “more myopic than…”).

See also: myopia, myopic, nearsightedness, vision impairment.