What is myopia?

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Myopia — also known as nearsightedness — is an eye condition characterized by blurry vision when looking at objects at a distance, but clear vision when looking at nearby objects. In myopia, light entering the eye is not refracted properly, causing the image to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it, resulting in blurred vision.[1]

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