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Understanding Myopia: What Is It and How Does It Affect Vision?

Myopia is a refractive error that affects the ability to see distant objects clearly. This condition occurs when the eye grows too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. As a result, objects in the distance appear blurry, while close-up tasks like reading or using a computer are clear.


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