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Amy McCready Kim

Also referred to as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, myopia is one of the most common eye disorders globally in both adults and children. The refractive error allows patients only to see close objects while distant objects appear out of focus and blurry.

Myopia: Why cases are increasing and causes