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Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common refractive error, but it can lead to more serious vision issues. Learn what causes myopia and why it's important to manage it.

A guide to atropine eye drops for myopia control
Are people who wear glasses smarter than people who don’t?
Bilateral myopia: Having two myopic eyes
Can being nearsighted cause headaches?
Can you be nearsighted in one eye and farsighted in the other?
Does myopia progression stop after a certain age?
High myopia: severe nearsightedness
How can eye drops improve vision for children with myopia?
How does a concave lens correct nearsightedness?
Is it normal for young people with myopia to have eye floaters?
Is it possible to reverse myopia?
Is myopia considered a disability?
Is nearsightedness due to the eyeball being too long?
Is nearsightedness genetic?
Is nearsightedness more common than farsightedness?
Is there a way to “fix” nearsightedness?
Myopia (nearsightedness): Causes, progression and management
Myopia vs. hyperopia: What’s the difference?
Nearsightedness symptoms
Pathologic myopia: What does it mean if myopia is degenerative?
Progressive myopia: Risk factors, complications and what parents can do
Screen time recommendations by age
The 20-20-20 rule: Strategies for easing eye strain
Types of myopia and the increased risk of eye complications
What celebrities have myopia?
What is myopia control, and how does it work?
What is night myopia?
What type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness?
Why is my child squinting?
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