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Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. This occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
Lens Types
Lenses are optical devices that refract light to correct vision. Concave lenses are thinner at the center and cause light rays to diverge, making them suitable for myopia as they help focus light further back onto the retina. Conversely, convex lenses are thicker at the center and converge light rays, which is useful for hyperopia (farsightedness).
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Corrective Lenses
Corrective lenses are designed to improve vision by compensating for the eye's inability to focus light correctly. For myopia, concave lenses are prescribed to spread light rays, allowing them to focus on the retina, thus enabling clearer vision for distant objects. This is essential for individuals like Shelly who experience myopia.
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