Look up: nearsightedness

1. Nearsightedness
   Nearsightedness: The ability to see near objects more clearly than distant objects. Also called myopia . Myopia can be caused by a longer-than-normal eyeball or by any condition that prevents light rays from focusing on the retina. Most forms of myopia can be managed with corrective lenses. Surgery ...
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2. nearsightedness
   Synonym for myopia ... <ophthalmology> That error of refraction in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too long from front to back (axial myopia) or of an increased strength in refractiv...
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3. nearsightedness
   (nēr´sīt-әd-nis) myopia.
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4. Nearsightedness
   • (n.) See Myopic, and Myopia. • (n.) See Myopic, and Myopia.
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5. nearsightedness
   Type: Term Pronunciation: nēr′sīt-ĕd-nes Synonyms: myopia
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6. nearsightedness
   nearsightedness or myopia,defect of vision in which far objects appear blurred but near objects are seen clearly. Because the eyeball is too long or the refractive power of the eye's lens is too strong, the image is focused in front of the retina rather than upon it. Corrective eyeglasses with conca...
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