Research Notes on Myopia
Myopia (from Greek: μυωπία myopia "near-sightedness"), also called near- or short-sightedness, is a refractive defect of the eye in which collimated light produces image focus in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Symptoms of nearsightedness are: blurred vision, eyestrain, and headaches.1
- Progessive myopia or nearsightedness is predominantly caused by genetics.2
- Myopia can be easily diagnosed using standard eye exams given by an eye doctor.3
- Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery can correct myopia. 3
5 Great Resources on Myopia
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Nearsightedness
- Mayo Clinic: Nearsightedness
- MedicineNet: Myopia
- VisionChannel: Myopia
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5 Latest Headlines on Myopia
What is Myopia?
- American Optometric Association: Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- KidsHealth: Myopia
- aHealthyMe: Myopia Definition
- StLukesEye: Myopia
What Are The Symptoms of Myopia?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Myopia Symptoms
- The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center: Myopia Symptoms
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Myopia?
- CureResearch: Symptoms of Myopia
- InteliHealth: Myopia Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Myopia?
- MedicineNet: Myopia Causes
- aHealthyMe: Myopia Causes
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Nearsightedness (Myopia) Causes
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Myopia Causes
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Shortsightedness: A Review of Causes and Interventions
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Myopia?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Nearsightedness (Myopia) Treatment
- eMedicine: Treatment: Myopia, LASIK | Myopia, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) | Myopia, Intracorneal Rings | Myopia, Phakic Intraocular Lense (IOL)
- MedicineNet: How is Myopia Treated?
- aHealthyMe: Myopia Treatment
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Myopia
- Whistle Dance: The Week After LASIK
- Insights: My Lasik Story - After LASIK Surgery
- ChaosTime: LASIK
- WebMD: My Odyssey with LASIK Surgery; Seeing the Light
Foundations and Support Groups on Myopia
- International Myopia Prevention Association: Myopia Support
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Myopia
- My Lasik Surgery: Lasik Questions
- USA Eyes: Lasik Surgery Q&A
- HealthBoards: Lasik Eye Surgery Message Board
- MedHelp: Myopia Forum
- Eye Sight Forum: Myopia Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Myopia
Clinical Trials on Myopia
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Myopia
Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Nearsightedness Symptoms
- ↑ Cleveland Clinic (via Web): Eye Health: Myopia or Nearsightedness in Children
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MedicineNet: Myopia
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