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Information about Myopia.
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The Information Service of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society
Myopia (near-sightedness)
Myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism (distorted vision) are what as know as refractive errors.
For proper eyesight, the cornea (the clear window in front of the eye) and
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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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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