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Definitions of shortsightedness in various dictionaries:
noun - (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability
noun - a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
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Outlook with no distant prospects? |
Myopia |
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Dec 25 2014 The Times - Concise |
Jul 2 2005 The Times - Cryptic |
Shortsightedness might refer to |
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Near-sightedness, also known as short-sightedness and myopia, is a condition of the eye where light focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. This causes distant objects to be blurry while close objects appear normal. Other symptoms may include headaches and eye strain. Severe near-sightedness increases the risk of retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma.The underlying cause is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include doing work that involves focusing on close objects, greater time spent indoors, and a family history of the condition. It is also associated with a high socioeconomic class. The underlying mechanism involves the length of the eyeball growing too long or less commonly the lens being too strong. It is a type of refractive error. Diagnosis is by eye examination.There is tentative evidence that the risk of near-sightedness can be decreased by having young children spend more time outside. This may be related to natural |