NEARSIGHTEDNESSES
\nˈi͡əsa͡ɪtˌɛdnəsɪz], \nˈiəsaɪtˌɛdnəsɪz], \n_ˈiə_s_aɪ_t_ˌɛ_d_n_ə_s_ɪ_z]\
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A refractive error in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too long from front to back. It is also called nearsightedness because the near point is less distant than it is in emmetropia with an equal amplitude of accommodation. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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