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Myopia 13: Introduction

Myopia 13: Myopia is an eye disorder characterized by the ability to see close objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry. It is also known as shortsightedness or nearsightedness and the underlying process involved is an a refractive error. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility of developing myopia. Having this genetic anomaly does not mean a person will definitely develop myopia but their chances are increased, especially if certain triggering factors are also present e.g. visual stress due to close work (computers, reading). Type 13 is linked to a gene on chromosome Xq23-q25. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Myopia 13 is available below.

Symptoms of Myopia 13

• Shortsightedness
• Difficulty seeing distant objects
• Close objects are clear
• Blurred vision
• Squinting when looking at distant objects
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Treatments for Myopia 13

• Glasses
• Contact lenses
• Refractive surgery e.g. LASIK
• Orthokeratology - using rigid contact lenses to encourage the cornea to flatten and improve vision
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Myopia 13: Complications

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• Detached retina - more common in severe myopia
• Headache
• Poor performance at school due to inability to see blackboard properly
• Impaired sporting ability due to inability to see distant objects
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Causes of Myopia 13

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Myopia 13: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Myopia 13: Broader Related Topics

• Eye and vision conditions
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Types of Myopia 13

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