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  2. Mayo Clinic
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    Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Nearsightedness is a common vision condition that makes far objects look blurry. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for nearsightedness, and how to prevent complicatio… See more

    Overview

    Nearsightedness 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 w… See more

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    Symptoms

    Nearsightedness symptoms may include: 1. Blurry vision when looking at distant objects. … See more

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    Causes

    The eye has two parts that focus images: 1. The corneais the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye. 2. The lensis a clear structure about the size and shape of a pinto bean… See more

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    Risk Factors

    Certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing nearsightedness, including: 1. Genetics.Nearsightedness tends to run in families. If one of your parents is n… See more

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  1. Nearsightedness
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    Nearsightedness 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.

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    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 perfectly clear. People can treat myopia by wearing corrective lenses, such as glasses or contacts, or opting for laser surgery.

    Myopia (nearsightedness): …

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    Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Myopia occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is too curved.

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    What causes myopic vision?
    Eye experts are still unsure of the exact cause of myopia, but believe it to be a mix of hereditary and environmental factors. It’s possible that you can inherit the ability to be myopic. If your lifestyle produces just the right conditions, you’ll develop it.

    Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment - Cleveland …

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    What is myopia?

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    MBBS · 3 years of exp

    Myopia is a refractive eye disorder where a person can see only near objects clearly and distant objects look blurry and unclear. There is no permanent cure for myopia. But the progression of myopia can be significantly slowed down by certain measures. The measures are the prescription of powered eyeglasses and the prescription of contact lenses. Myopia can also be corrected by laser eye surgery where the corneal tissue is reshaped. In children, control of myopia progression can be done by the administration of atropine eye drops, prescription of multifocal lenses, orthokeratology, and spending more time outdoors in natural daylight.
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    Can a myopic person see clearly out to a certain distance?
    A myopic individual can see clearly out to a certain distance (the far point of the eye), but objects placed beyond this distance appear blurred. If the extent of the myopia is great enough, even standard reading distances can be affected.

    Myopia - Wikipedia

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    What is myopia & how does it affect my eyes?
    Myopia, or nearsightedness, is when your eyes do not focus light correctly so distant objects appear blurred while close objects appear clear.

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    What are the types of myopia based on anatomical features?
    The types of myopia based on anatomical features are axial, curvature, index and displacement of refractive element. Congenital, simple and pathological myopia are the clinical types of myopia. Various forms of myopia have been described by their clinical appearance:

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    What are the symptoms of myopia?

    Dr. ANUVITHA KAMATH

    MBBS · 3 years of exp

    Myopia is a refractive eye disorder where a person can see only near objects clearly and distant objects look blurry and unclear. The symptoms of myopia are blurred distant vision, and reduced visual acuity. There is no permanent cure for myopia. However, the progression of myopia can be significantly slowed down by certain measures. The measures are the prescription of powered eyeglasses and the prescription of contact lenses. Myopia can also be corrected by laser eye surgery where the corneal tissue is reshaped. In children, control of myopia progression can be done by the administration of atropine eye drops, prescription of multifocal lenses, orthokeratology, and spending more time outdoors in natural daylight.
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    Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Treatment, and …

    Apr 1, 2024 · Myopia is a common condition that makes it hard to see distant objects clearly. Learn about the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment …

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  4. Wikipedia
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  5. American Academy of Ophthalmology
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    Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American …

    Dec 18, 2023 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of nearsightedness (myopia), a common eye focusing disorder that affects vision. Find out how to prevent or slow the progression of myopia and the …

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    What is Myopia? (Nearsightedness): Symptoms

    Sep 24, 2024 · Myopia is a common vision condition that makes distant objects blurry. Learn about the types, risks, and options for managing and preventing myopia, including glasses, contacts, and surgery.

  7. Cleveland Clinic
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    Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms …

    Oct 13, 2023 · Myopia is a common eye condition that affects your distance vision. Learn about the signs, causes, complications and treatments of nearsightedness from Cleveland Clinic experts.

  8. Mayo Clinic
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    Nearsightedness - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

  9. National Eye Institute
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    Nearsightedness (Myopia) - National Eye Institute

    Nov 15, 2023 · Learn about nearsightedness, a refractive error that makes far-away objects look blurry. Find out the symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis and treatment options for nearsightedness.

  10. American Academy of Ophthalmology
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    Nearsightedness: Myopia Diagnosis and Treatment

    Feb 5, 2019 · Your eye doctor can diagnose myopia (nearsightedness) as part of a comprehensive eye examination. Myopia treatment includes eyeglasses, contact lenses or sometimes refractive surgery.

  11. Medical News Today
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    Myopia (nearsightedness): Definition, causes, and …

    Mar 26, 2020 · Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that makes focusing on objects in the distance difficult. Learn about the types, symptoms, progression, diagnosis, and treatment options for myopia, such as …