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Bookmark or Share- Myopia (Short-Sightedness): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - PatientMyopia (also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness) is a refractive error that occurs when light coming from distant objects is 'overfocused', so that the point of focus is in front of the retina. It occurs because either the eyeball is too long or, less commonly, because the cornea is too curved.
- Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicNearsightedness is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia. Myopia happens when the shape of the eye — or the shape of certain parts of the eye — causes light rays to bend or refract. Light rays that should be focused on nerve tissues at the back ...
- Short-sightedness (myopia) - NHSShort-sightedness (myopia) is a very common eye condition where you cannot see objects far away clearly. It's usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Signs of short-sightedness. Short-sightedness usually starts in children from age 6 to 13. It can also happen in adults. Signs you or your child may be short-sighted include:
- Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of OphthalmologyPublished Dec. 18, 2023. Nearsightedness (myopia) is when close-up objects look clear but distant objects are blurry. For instance, you can read a map clearly but have trouble seeing well enough to drive a car. Video: How the Eye Works.
- Why short-sightedness is on the rise - BBCIn the United States, about 40% of adults are short-sighted, up from 25% in 1971. Rates have similarly soared in the UK. But their situation pales in comparison with that of teens and young...
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