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Shortsightedness (myopia) is characterized by an impaired ability to see far away objects due to the lengthened shape of the eyeball. This abnormality, which usually happens because of age, genetics or physical strain from the environment decreases the eye's ability to focus on objects.
How do members experience shortsightedness?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with shortsightedness*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for shortsightedness*
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Shortsightedness (myopia) is characterized by an impaired ability to see far away objects due to the lengthened shape of the eyeball. This abnormality, which usually happens because of age, genetics or physical strain from the environment decreases the eye's ability to focus on objects.
Common symptoms reported by people with shortsightedness
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for shortsightedness
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Compare treatments taken by people with shortsightedness
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have shortsightedness through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with shortsightedness? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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