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Latest revision as of 12:57, 9 November 2019

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Myopia is a condition in which the eye cannot focus light from distant objects on the retina.

About Myopia

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The lens in the eye of a person with myopia focusses the light from distant objects in front of the retina creating a blurred image. A myopic person can place a concave lens in front of the eye to correct their vision.

References

AQA

Myopia, page 71, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
Myopia, pages 156-157, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
Myopia, pages 198, 199, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA