Myopia
Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia occurs when light rays that enter the unaccommodating eye fall in front of the retina as opposed to on the retina thereby resulting in blurry distance vision. Patients may complain about headaches, eyestrain and squinting. Myopia can be treated with spectacles, contact lenses and refractive surgery.
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