expression, i-adjective
have poor eyesight; have bad vision
Common expression for describing one's own or someone else's poor vision. Often used when explaining why glasses or contacts are needed.
Antonyms: 目がいい
私は目が悪いので、眼鏡をかけています。
I wear glasses because I have poor eyesight.
彼は目が悪
He has bad eyesight and can't see things far away.
Antonym: means 'have good eyesight'.
Phrase composed of 目 (eye) + が (subject marker) + 悪い (bad). Literally 'eyes are bad'.