Also known as: Nearsightedness, Short-sightedness, Near Vision
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision condition where close objects appear clear but distant objects appear blurry. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea curves too steeply, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. Myopia is increasing rapidly worldwide, particularly in East Asia, and is projected to affect half the global population by 2050.
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