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Below you will find the definition for the term "Myopia" and how it is related to braille, visual impairments and blindness.

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Myopia
A refractive abnormality of the eye requiring a minus (negative or concave) lens for correction. Synonyms: near sighted or short sighted. People who are near sighted can see objects up close or at near distances without glasses.

(See Nearsighted)


 
Related Terms and Resources: Nearsighted
 
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