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Near \u2013 or short-sightedness.<\/p>\n

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Nearsightedness. The image theoretically falls in front of the retina of the eye because the axis of the eye is too long or the refractive power of the lens of the eye is too strong, hyperopia.<\/p>\n

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A condition in which someone can see clearly objects which are close, but not ones which are further away.<\/p>\n

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The refractive condition of the eye represented by the location of the conjugate focus of the retina in front of the eye when accommodation is relaxed. This condition is corrected by concave lenses.<\/p>\n

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Nearsightedness; defect in vision caused by elongation of the eyeball or an error in refraction so that the image comes to a focus in front of the retina; it can be corrected by concave lenses.<\/p>\n

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Refractive error of the eye resulting in inability to focus on objects at a distance; also known as nearsightedness.<\/p>\n

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The condition in which parallel light rays are brought to a focus in front of the retina. Objects farther than six meters from the eye are blurred and cannot be made sharp by accommodation. The condition is corrected by wearing spectacles with concave lenses.<\/p>\n

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An error in refraction in which light rays are focused in front of the retina, enabling the person to see distinctly for only a short distance. A negative (concave) lens of proper strength will correct this condition.<\/p>\n

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Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, impairs the ability of individuals to perceive distant objects with clarity.<\/p>\n

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A refractive error, often referred to as nearsightedness, occurs when distant objects appear blurry. This condition arises from the eye being excessively elongated from front to back. Consequently, the images of faraway objects are focused in front of the retina.<\/p>\n

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Nearsightedness, known as myopia, often has a hereditary inclination and generally emerges during puberty, progressively worsening until the early 20s. When it begins in early childhood, it can become quite severe. This condition is identified through a vision examination. Treatment involves the use of concave eyeglasses (or contact lenses), or procedures like photorefractive keratectomy or LASIK.<\/p>\n

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