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Myopia

What is myopia?

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Myopia is also known as being short-sightedness. This is where you can see objects up close, however distant objects appear out of focus.

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What causes myopia?

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Myopia occurs when the light rays coming through the eyes focus in front of the eye. This can be caused by:

• The cornea being too curved

• The length of the eye being too big

Can myopia be corrected?

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The good thing about myopia is that it can often be easily corrected by some form of vision correction such as glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery.