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  2. Myopia - Wikipedia

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    Myopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness, [5] is an eye disease [6] [7] [8] where light from distant objects focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. [1] [2] [7] As a result, distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear normal. [1] Other symptoms may include headaches and eye strain.

  3. Visual acuity - Wikipedia

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    This ability is compromised in people with myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness. Another visual acuity is near acuity, which describes someone's ability to recognize small details at a near distance. This ability is compromised in people with hyperopia, also known as long-sightedness or far-sightedness.

  4. Farsightedness - Wikipedia

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    Far-sightedness, also known as long-sightedness, hypermetropia, and hyperopia, is a condition of the eye where distant objects are seen clearly but near objects appear blurred. This blur is due to incoming light being focused behind, instead of on, the retina due to insufficient accommodation by the lens. [ 6 ]

  5. Kids are becoming nearsighted by screens. Annual school eye ...

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    According to recent studies, patients with severe forms of myopia are more susceptible to a variety of sight-threatening pathologies, including myopic maculopathy, retinal detachment, choroidal ...

  6. 1 in 3 children worldwide is now nearsighted, study shows - AOL

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    More than a third of children around the world were nearsighted in 2023, and this proportion will rise to almost 40% in 2050, according to new research. 1 in 3 children worldwide is now ...

  7. Refractive error - Wikipedia

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    Near-sightedness is due to the length of the eyeball being too long; far-sightedness the eyeball too short; astigmatism the cornea being the wrong shape, while presbyopia results from aging of the lens of the eye such that it cannot change shape sufficiently. [3] Some refractive errors occur more often among those whose parents are affected.

  8. Near visual acuity - Wikipedia

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    Near visual acuity or near vision is a measure of how clearly a person can see nearby small objects or letters.Visual acuity in general usually refers clarity of distance vision, and is measured using eye charts like Snellen chart, LogMAR chart etc. Near vision is usually measured and recorded using a printed hand-held card containing different sized paragraphs, words, letters or symbols.

  9. I Tried 13 Doritos Flavors. These Are the Best - AOL

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    All Doritos Flavors We Tried: - Cool Ranch - Flamin' Hot Limón - Tapatío - Dinamitas - Nacho Cheese - Spicy Nacho - Tortilla Chips (taco flavor)