myopia

(mī-ō′pē-ă )

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[Gr. myein, to shut, + ops, eye]
An error in refraction in which light rays are focused in front of the retina, enabling the person to see distinctly for only a short distance. A negative (concave) lens of proper strength will correct this condition.
SYN: SEE: nearsightedness
SEE: emmetropia for illus
myopic (mī-ŏp′ĭk )

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, adj.

PREVENTION
Increasing the amount of time children spend playing outdoors may decrease the incidence of myopia.

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