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An easy to understand description of how myopia (nearsightedness) can be prevented. Includes animation and narration. Suitable for adults or children.
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there a way to prevent a child from becoming nearsighted?
We believe that the answer is YES. If children use reading
glasses for reading and other close work as soon as the first
signs of nearsightedness appear, nearsightedness (which is also called "myopia") can be prevented. There
is no need
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Provides impartial and thorough documentation of all the reasons and therapies for myopia, and recommendations.
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An unbiased and (rather) complete overview of all the reasons and therapies for myopia, and related info, recommendations and conclusions
impartial documentation of all the reasons, therapies and
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"What causes myopia?", "How to prevent
(progression of) myopia?"
Some personal conclusions and ideas
Claims that nearsightedness is not inherited but is caused by excessive close work such as reading. It can be prevented or improved without surgery.
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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is not inherited but is caused by excessive reading and other close work.
After doing prolonged close work, the focusing muscle inside the eye locks up into a state of near focus.
Over time this leads to permanent nearsightedness, an abnormal lengthening of the eye that
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