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myopia

[mahy-oh-pee-uh] / maɪˈoʊ pi ə /


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Ten were treated to simulate correction for myopia, also known as nearsightedness.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Severe myopia increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment later in life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For years, the sharp rise in myopia -- or nearsightedness -- has largely been blamed on growing screen use, particularly among children and young adults.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

If validated, this proposed mechanism could significantly change how scientists and clinicians think about myopia progression.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

So I congratulated myself on this achievement because I had been hoping for some form of myopia, and now I had it.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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