nearsightedness
The common term for myopia. Nearsightedness is a refractive error resulting in the inability for the eye to see distant objects. Occurring when the eyeball is too long or when the cornea has too much curvature, preventing the light entering the eye from focusing correctly on the retina and resulting in blurry vision at a distance. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery are treatment options for nearsightedness. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Nonsteroidal eye medication used to treat eye allergies.
myopia
A refractive error resulting in the inability for the eye to see distant objects. Also referred to as "nearsightedness." Occurs when the eyeball is too long or when the cornea has too much curvature, preventing the light entering the eye from focusing correctly on the retina and resulting in blurry vision at a distance. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery are treatment options for correcting vision impairment caused by myopia.
