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1. Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nearsightedness/symptoms-causes/syc-20375556
Description: WEBNearsightedness is a refractive error. This problem occurs when the shape or condition of the cornea — or the shape of the eye itself — results in an inaccurate focusing of the light passing into the eye. Nearsightedness usually results from the eye being too long or oval-shaped rather than round.
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2. Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Link: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/myopia-nearsightedness
Description: WEBPublished 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.
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3. Nearsightedness (Myopia): Risk Factors, Symptoms, & Diagnosis - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/nearsightedness
Description: WEBMar 7, 2022 · Takeaway. What is myopia? Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye condition caused by a refractive error that makes faraway objects appear fuzzy or blurry. People who are nearsighted can see...
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4. Nearsightedness (Myopia) | National Eye Institute
Link: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/nearsightedness-myopia
Description: WEBNov 15, 2023 · Learn about treatments for nearsightedness and other refractive errors. Last updated: November 15, 2023. Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry. Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
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5. Nearsightedness - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nearsightedness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375561
Description: WEBThe standard goal of treating nearsightedness is to improve vision by helping focus light on your retina through the use of corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Managing nearsightedness also includes regular monitoring for complications of the condition, including glaucoma, cataracts and retinal detachment.
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6. Myopia - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myopia
Description: WEB1.5 billion people (22%) [2] [4] Myopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness [5], is an eye disease [6] [7] [8] where light from distant objects focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. [1] [2] [7] As a result, distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear normal. [1]
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7. Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8579-myopia-nearsightedness
Description: WEBOct 13, 2023 · Myopia is the medical name for nearsightedness, which means that you can see objects that are near clearly but have difficulty seeing objects that are farther away. For example, if you’re nearsighted, you may not be able to make out highway signs until they’re just a few feet away.
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8. Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms - WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/nearsightedness-myopia
Description: WEBApr 1, 2024 · Myopia: Overview. Is it hard to see distant objects, like highway signs, until you’re a few feet away, but easy to read a book up close? Chances are you have myopia, also known as...
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9. Nearsighted Vision: Causes and Treatment - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-basics-of-nearsightedness-3421608
Description: WEBOct 13, 2022 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Nearsightedness, or myopia , is an eye problem that causes objects at a distance to appear blurry. A nearsighted person can see things close to them but have a hard time focusing on objects far away. This article explains nearsightedness types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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10. Myopia (nearsightedness): Definition, causes, and treatment
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/myopia
Description: WEBMar 26, 2020 · Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that makes focusing on objects in the distance difficult. However, items that are close will likely appear...