Myopia and Its Connection to Long Term Retinal Risk
Myopia and Its Connection to Long Term Retinal Risk Short sightedness, or myopia, is often thought of simply as a need for glasses, but higher degrees of myopia carry additional considerations for long term eye health that are worth understanding. As the eyeball becomes more elongated to accommodate significant myopia, the retina can become stretched and thinner in places, increasing susceptibility to certain complications.People with high myopia face a somewhat increased r
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Myopia and Its Connection to Long Term Retinal Risk Short sightedness, or myopia, is often thought of simply as a need for glasses, but higher degrees of myopia carry additional considerations for long term eye health that are worth understanding. As the eyeball becomes more elongated to accommodate significant myopia, the retina can become stretched and thinner in places, increasing susceptibility to certain complications.People with high myopia face a somewhat increased r
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