Vision phrases

Good Morning.

Why are we still using the terms “nearsighted” and “farsighted”? They’re describing an affliction that reduces your vision from normal, but in a positive way. Shouldn’t the term describe what you can’t see?

I can’t see things in the distance, which makes me nearsighted. But I also need reading glasses which makes me also farsighted. Which as I mentioned a second ago I certainly am not.

I’m sure I’m not the first person to point this out. But it was bugging me today.