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  1. Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 19, 2024 · In nearsightedness, the point of focus is in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry. Nearsightedness is a common vision condition in which close objects …

  2. Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Jan 12, 2026 · Nearsightedness (myopia) is when close-up objects look clear but distant objects are blurry. For instance, you can read a map clearly but have trouble seeing well enough to …

  3. Nearsightedness (Myopia) - National Eye Institute

    Dec 4, 2024 · Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry. Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.

  4. Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment

    Oct 13, 2023 · Myopia (nearsightedness) means objects that are near are clear and objects that are farther away are blurry. Treatment includes glasses, contacts and surgery.

  5. Nearsightedness and Its Symptoms and Causes - Verywell Health

    Dec 28, 2025 · Nearsightedness means you can see things that are near to you (hence "near-sighted"), but things that are farther away appear blurry. The medical term for this is myopia.

  6. What is Myopia? (Nearsightedness): Symptoms & Treatment

    Sep 24, 2024 · Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a widespread vision condition. Studies estimate that more than 40% of people in the United States have it. While it may seem like a …

  7. What Are Myopia (Nearsightedness) and Myopia Progression?

    Jul 25, 2025 · Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error that causes blurry distance vision. It is the most common cause of impaired vision in people under the age of 40. Myopia usually …

  8. Myopia (nearsightedness) - AOA

    Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Myopia occurs if the eyeball …

  9. Nearsightedness - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    6 days ago · Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. This occurs when the eyeball is too long, the cornea is …

  10. Myopia - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error where distant objects appear out of focus.