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Definitions of myopia in various dictionaries:
noun - (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability
A visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it; nearsightedness.
Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning: “For Lorca, New York is a symbol of spiritual myopia” (Edwin Honig).
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| It's not the opposite of youropia, but of hyperopia |
| It's the medical name for nearsightedness |
| Mr. Magoo's malady (6) |
| It's the medical term for nearsightedness |
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| the quality of being short-sighted. |
| (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability distant objects appear blurred |
| a condition in which someone cannot clearly see things that are far away |
| A visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it nearsightedness. Also called short sight. |
| Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning: "For Lorca, New York is a symbol of spiritual myopia ( Edwin Honig). |
| Myopia description |
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| Near-sightedness, also known as short-sightedness and myopia, is a condition of the eye where light focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. This causes distant objects to be blurry while close objects appear normal. Other symptoms may include headaches and eye strain. Severe near-sightedness increases the risk of retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma.The underlying cause is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include doing work that involves focusing on close objects, greater time spent indoors, and a family history of the condition. It is also associated with a high socioeconomic class. The underlying mechanism involves the length of the eyeball growing too long or less commonly the lens being too strong. It is a type of refractive error. Diagnosis is by eye examination.There is tentative evidence that the risk of near-sightedness can be decreased by having young children spend more time outside. This may be related to natural |