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An error of refraction in which near objects can be seen clearly while those in the distance appear blurred. Commonly known as nearsightedness, myopia is caused by the eye being too long from front to back or the cornea being too steep. As a result, the cornea focuses images of distant objects in front of the retina.
Myopia, which tends to be inherited, usually appears around puberty and increases progressively until the early 20's, when it stabilizes. Myopia that starts in early childhood often progress into adult life.
If myopia is detected during a vision test, glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery may be recommended to reduce the focusing power of the cornea.