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    Myopia

    US /maɪˈoʊpiə/

    ・

    UK /maɪˈəʊpiə/

    A1
    n.NounInability to clearly see objects that are far away
    Your myopia and selective vision requires urgent treatment

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    This ≠ That

    03:45This ≠ That
    • Another case found that those who used nightlights as a kid were more likely to develop myopia.

      Another case found that those who used nightlights as a kid were more likely to develop myopia.

    • But there's actually a strong link between parental myopia and the development of child myopia, so in reality, myopic parents were simply more likely to leave a light on in their child's bedroom.

      But there's actually a strong link between parental myopia and the development of child myopia, so in reality, myopic parents were simply more likely to leave a light on in their child's bedroom.

    B1

    Why so many people need glasses now

    06:46Why so many people need glasses now
    • -Myopia. -Myopia.

      -Myopia. -Myopia.

    • - Myopia, am I saying it right? -A rise in short-sightedness...

      - Myopia, am I saying it right? -A rise in short-sightedness...

    B1

    How Is Your Phone Changing You?

    03:12How Is Your Phone Changing You?
    • This, combined with the length of time spent in front of computers has led to an increase in the prevalence of myopia or nearsightedness in North America.

      This, combined with the length of time spent in front of computers has led to an increase in the prevalence of myopia or nearsightedness in North America.

    • In the 1970s, about ¼ of the population had myopia, where today nearly half do; and in some parts of Asia, 80-90% of the population is now nearsighted.

      In the 1970s, about ¼ of the population had myopia, where today nearly half do; and in some parts of Asia, 80-90% of the population is now nearsighted.

    B1

    Blind Until 36 & Seeing Myself For The First Time | This Is That Story

    06:32Blind Until 36 & Seeing Myself For The First Time | This Is That Story
    • So I was born with severe, severe, severe myopia.

      So I was born with severe, severe, severe myopia.

    • So I was born with severe, severe, severe myopia.

      So I was born with severe, severe, severe myopia.

    A2

    5 Developmental Windows That Shape Your Life Forever

    04:125 Developmental Windows That Shape Your Life Forever
    • They instead develop myopia and will likely need glasses during the first 24 months of life.

      They instead develop myopia and will likely need glasses during the first 24 months of life.

    • They instead develop myopia and will likely need glasses.

      They instead develop myopia and will likely need glasses.

    B1

    How we fell for the carrot vision myth

    07:54How we fell for the carrot vision myth
    • Multiple pieces of data have shown us that people who look at phones a lot, which is 100% of the population at this point, end up getting myopia over time.

      Multiple pieces of data have shown us that people who look at phones a lot, which is 100% of the population at this point, end up getting myopia over time.

    • Multiple pieces of data have shown us that people who look at phones a lot, which is 100% of the population at this point, end up getting myopia over time.

      Multiple pieces of data have shown us that people who look at phones a lot, which is 100% of the population at this point, end up getting myopia over time.

    B1

    Eye Doctors Debunk 13 More Vision Myths | Debunked | Science Insider

    15:43Eye Doctors Debunk 13 More Vision Myths | Debunked | Science Insider
    • and that can lead to myopia or nearsightedness.

      and that can lead to myopia or nearsightedness.

    • that can lead to myopia or nearsightedness.

      that can lead to myopia or nearsightedness.

    B1

    How Glasses Make Your Eyesight Worse | Endmyopia | Jake Steiner

    01:38How Glasses Make Your Eyesight Worse | Endmyopia | Jake Steiner
    • Search for lens-induced myopia.

      Search for lens-induced myopia.

    • Also explore the keywords pseudomyopia and NITM, near-induced transient myopia.

      Also explore the keywords pseudomyopia and NITM, near-induced transient myopia.

    B1

    Is Binge Watching Bad For You?

    02:43Is Binge Watching Bad For You?
    • A condition called Myopia where the eyes cannot focus properly is seen much more frequently in children who spend more time inside.

      A condition called Myopia where the eyes cannot focus properly is seen much more frequently in children who spend more time inside.

    B1

    How to be a flight attendant?

    11:50How to be a flight attendant?
    • And if I have this kind of grade, I have myopia, nearsightedness, farsightedness, can I still be a flight attendant?" And the answer to that question is yes, you can.

      And if I have this kind of grade, I have myopia, nearsightedness, farsightedness, can I still be a flight attendant?" And the answer to that question is yes, you can.

    A2