short-sightedness , also: shortsightedness
near-sightedness AmE , also: nearsightedness

Less often, nearsightedness happens because of another disease or condition.

Do most people who have laser surgery for nearsightedness see better right away?

Adolescents should be screened every year or two for nearsightedness.

Nearsightedness is usually a variation from normal, not a disease.

One reason for the nearsightedness, he realized, was that his eyes were set differently.

What do the medical history and physical exam for nearsightedness involve?

Most people who have laser surgery for nearsightedness are very happy with the results.

Nearsightedness that is still getting worse (such as in children and teenagers).

Nearsightedness usually begins in childhood between ages 6 and 12.

Several types of contact lenses are available to correct nearsightedness.

The researchers then went on to ask whether the children would outgrow their nearsightedness and, if so, when?

Using a nightlight in your child's room will contribute to nearsightedness.

There is nothing you can do to prevent nearsightedness.

If you need more information, see the topic Nearsightedness.

Using this practice may have the potential to prevent nearsightedness or slow its progression.

What vision tests are used to check for nearsightedness?

Most nearsightedness is caused by a natural change in the shape of the eyeball.

For example, if your prescription says -1.00, you have one diopter of nearsightedness.

Both companies' disposable lenses are made to meet various, but not all, requirements for nearsightedness.

Progressive nearsightedness in older people often called "second sight" because they may no longer need glasses.

They can also diagnose common problems like nearsightedness or farsightedness.

The most common vision problem during middle childhood is myopia, or nearsightedness.

Less often, nearsightedness may be caused by a change in the cornea or the lens.

Because she is nearsighted, and her glasses ought to be for nearsightedness.

Nearsightedness and astigmatism are common, but farsightedness can also result.