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Offers resources on nearsightedness or near-sightedness, also known as myopia or shortsightedness, including signs and symptoms, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of nearsightedness.


Myopia (near-sightedness) - Canadian Ophthalmological Society

Myopia, or near-sightedness, is the ability to clearly see objects up close but not those at a distance.
Source:     Canadian Ophthalmological Society