There is some evidence that myopia, also known as nearsightedness, can be inherited. As you get older your vision may change too. Another reason one may be nearsighted is because of constant eye strain.
Glasses for nearsighted people are convex. That is, the center of the lens is thinner than the outer edges.
people who are nearsighted
Nearsighted is an adjective.
Most people are actually nearsighted (myopic), especially in developed countries, where the prevalence of myopia has been increasing significantly. Studies suggest that about 25% to 50% of adults in the U.S. are nearsighted. In contrast, farsightedness (hyperopia) is less common and typically affects people to a lesser extent. However, the prevalence of both conditions can vary by age and geographic location.
The Nearsighted School Teacher was created in 1898.
absoloutely not, sight problems are not hereditory
farsighted
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A Nearsighted Chaperone - 1911 was released on: USA: 30 September 1911
The Nearsighted School Teacher - 1898 was released on: USA: July 1898
For people who are farsighted, images come into focus behind the retina; for people who are nearsighted, images come into focus in front of the retina.
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