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- Myopia - Wikipedia
The prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past 30 years, rising from 24% in 1990 to almost 36% in 2023, with researchers noting a sharp spike in cases following the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighting regional differences in myopia rates
- Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Learn the signs of nearsightedness and what to do about it What is myopia? 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
- Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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
- Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms - WebMD
Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition that keeps you from clearly seeing things far away You may have mild myopia or severe myopia that continues to get worse over time
- Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
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 Nearsightedness is a common eye focusing disorder It has been on the rise for several decades
- Nearsightedness (Myopia) - National Eye Institute
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
- Myopia - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is myopia? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error where distant objects appear out of focus Nearsightedness occurs either because the eyeball is too long, or because the eye’s refractive power is too strong due to the shape of the cornea (lens) inside the eye
- Myopia (Nearsightedness) - Vision Center
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a widespread vision condition Studies estimate that more than 40% of people in the United States have it While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, untreated myopia can have long-term consequences for your eye health and overall well-being
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