What Is Myopia and Can It Cause Blindness in a Person?

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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition in which distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear clear. It is caused by an abnormally shaped eyeball or by the cornea having too much curvature. Myopia is one of the most common vision problems, affecting an estimated 25% of the population in the […]