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Myopia
The difference between nearsightedness and farsightedness
eye: laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Uncover the science behind myopia and its underlying causes
How does refraction affect light and vision?
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The difference between nearsightedness and farsightedness
Learn about nearsightedness and farsightedness (myopia and hyperopia, respectively).
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Uncover the science behind myopia and its underlying causes
An overview of myopia and its causes.
Video: © Behind the News (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
How does refraction affect light and vision?
Overview of optics and light refraction.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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Myopia
Glasses that have concave lenses to allow near objects to be brought into focus by...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
eye: laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is commonly used to treat myopia (nearsightedness).
MC1 Brien Aho/U.S. Navy
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