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A nearsighted person is also referred to as being myopic, or as having myopia.
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What are the scientific names for nearsighted and farsighted?
Nearsightedness is called Myopia and farsightedness is called Hyeropia.
When the image of a distant object is brought into focus in front a a persons retina the defect is called?
The image of a distant object is brought into focus in front of a person's retina, the defect is called nearsightedness. A virtual image produced by a lens is always located in front of the lens.
Can you use myopia in a sentence?
Myopia is a disease that causes dificulty in seeing. It is commonly called nearsightedness .
When the eye becomes elongated people see near objects well but see far objects poorly. This is what is called?
It is called myopia, or nearsightedness
What portion of Marfan syndrome patients develop myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness). Most patients with Marfan develop nearsightedness, usually in childhood.
How does myopia affect you?
Myopia is an eye condition also known as nearsightedness. It affects you in a negative way as your eyesight gets worse.
Is myopia a mental state?
No. Myopia is nearsightedness.
What distance would an eye doctor need to measure to correct a problem with nearsightedness or farsightedness?
To correct nearsightedness surgoens remove tissue from the center of the cornea.
Who discovered nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness or myopia has been known for thousands of years. It was about 400 years ago that glasses or spectacles were invented to combat this common disorder.
When you can see distant things clearly but nearby objects appear blurry?
wear glasses or some people are born with the ability to see things really close up.
Is there any cure for myopic eyes?
There is no cure for myopia but it can be controlled through the use of eyeglasses and eye drops. Myopia is also known as nearsightedness.
What ocular lens is used for near sight?
The ocular lens used for nearsightedness is known as a diverging lens. It is also known as a concave lens.
