myopia
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Ten were treated to simulate correction for myopia, also known as nearsightedness.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
If validated, this proposed mechanism could significantly change how scientists and clinicians think about myopia progression.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 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
But myopia also increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and other eye diseases later in life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
He sat as stiffly as he walked, straight as a pole, his head thrown slightly back and to one side, with a sidelong glance that held a mixture of pride, distrust, and myopia.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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