Aviation Dictionary

Empty-field myopia

Induced nearsightedness that is associated with flying at night, in instrument meteorological conditions and/or reduced visibility. With nothing to focus on, the eyes automatically focus on a point just slightly ahead o…

Dictionary Term

Empty-field myopia

Definition

Induced nearsightedness that is associated with flying at night, in instrument meteorological conditions and/or reduced visibility. With nothing to focus on, the eyes automatically focus on a point just slightly ahead of the airplane.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023