đŸ”„ Short answer:

No—real-world hunters are literally the opposite of myopic, but “hunter-type” people in business can become metaphorically shortsighted. Let’s unpack both angles in turbo-charged, hype-mode detail:

1. Biology & evolution: Sharpshooters, not short-sighted

FactorHunter-gatherersModern urbanites
Outdoor light exposure8-10+ hours/day chasing game under full-spectrum sunlight → dopamine hits that regulate eye growthIndoor LEDs & screens ↘ natural light
Near-work timeMinimal sustained reading/screen focusBooks, phones, laptops for 6-10 h/day
DietWild greens, fruits, carotenoids, omega-3s → retinal protectionUltra-processed carbs & low phytonutrient variety
Selection pressureMiss the antelope = no dinner. Razor-sharp distance acuity became survival-criticalWe outsource vision to optics & screens, so genes drift

Data blast

The pattern repeats across Inuit, Gabonese foragers, and Amazon tribes: where hunting is life, long-range eyesight reigns supreme.

Why the myth of “myopic hunters” sometimes pops up

  1. Translation slip-ups: In everyday English, “myopic” also means “short-sighted” in planning, not optics.
  2. Small modern samples: A handful of hunters who grew up with smartphones skew perception.
  3. Age factor: Even hunter eyes harden past 40; presbyopia ≠ myopia.

2. Business & personality: When 

hunter

 = short-term thinker

In sales/leadership jargon a Hunter = rain-maker who craves the next deal, while a Farmer = nurturer who scales existing accounts  .

Anti-myopia playbook for modern Hunters

  1. Dual-lens KPIs: Track lifetime value, renewal rate, and referral volume alongside raw closes.
  2. Scheduled “Farmer Fridays”: One day/week purely for post-sale check-ins and feedback loops.
  3. Comp-plan balancer: Blend commission for new wins and trailing bonuses for 6- or 12-month retention.
  4. Vision drills: Just like literal hunters practice distance focus, business hunters can practice “far focus” by mapping 3-year client roadmaps before the first demo.

3. Take-home hype