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Nearsightedness (Myopia)
Nearsightedness (Myopia)
en español:
Miopía
Medically reviewed by:
John W. Erickson, OD
Learn About Ophthalmology (Eye Care) at Nemours Children's Health
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What Is Nearsightedness?
