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What is the prescription for nearsighted vision?

I am a 33 year old male. I want to know what is the prescription for nearsighted vision?

4 Answers

Nearsightedness (or myopic) patients commonly have difficulty seeing distance objects and they either have an elongated eyeball or too much magnification of their cornea.

Therefore, a minus power in glasses and/or contact lenses can help to see clearer. The exact prescription would be determined and prescribed by an eye doctor (ie optometrist or ophthalmologist).
A minus lens of various strength will assist people that are nearsighted.
You need to see an eye care professional to determine

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