HealthAugust 23, 2026
myopia
my-OH-pee-uh
Definition
A condition in which the eye is too long or the cornea is too curved, resulting in nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry.
Etymology
The word comes from the Greek 'myopia,' derived from 'myein' (to shut) and 'ops' (eye), referring to the habit of squinting to see better when one is nearsighted.
In the news
The article discusses myopia in the context of childhood eye health, emphasizing that optometry practices should provide evidence-based management options to monitor its progression. It highlights that inadequate examinations may cause significant changes in a patient's myopia to go unnoticed.
‘Proper health standards for private optometry shops’
Read the full article ↗The Star