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Myopia

Myopia

Illustration of myopia (nearsightedness)

Illustration copyright 2003 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

A nearsighted eyeball is oval (egg-shaped) rather than round. This causes light rays that enter the eye to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it, which leads to blurred vision.

Last Updated: July 7, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology
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