shortsightedness

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    24 Genes Responsible For Short-Sightedness Identified

    Researchers from King's College London have identified 24 new genes that are responsible for causing myopia, a very common eye disorder also known as short-sightedness. The finding, published in Nature Genetics, finally reveals the genetic causes of the condition; this is very promising and...
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    Myopia, Short-sightedness Rates Very High In East Asia

    Around 80% to 90% of school-leavers in major East Asian cities like China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and South Korea suffer from myopia or short-sightedness. This represents an enormous burden of disease that will lead to further problems in the future, as 10 to 20% of those affected...
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    Is the reason for my short-sightedness my computer?

    So. I'm on my computer alot (6-12 hours a day) and today.. I went for my 2 yearly optician check up to find, i now need glasses.. I'm short sighted. Although, I'm only short sighted in one eye :| ..lol Has it actually yet been proven that computers can permanently damage your eye sight? If...
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