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'''Myopic defocus''' is the technical term used by research papers to describe the [[blur#Myopic_vs_Hyperopic_Blur|blur]] caused by having the light focused in front of the retina. This is the typical symptom of uncorrected [[Myopia]] (short-sightedness). | '''Myopic defocus''' is the technical term used by research papers to describe the [[blur#Myopic_vs_Hyperopic_Blur|blur]] caused by having the light focused in front of the retina. This is the typical symptom of uncorrected [[Myopia]] (short-sightedness). Myopic blur can be induced by [[reduced lenses]] for [[myopes]] or [[plus lenses]] and looking in the distance. | ||
Studies have shown it to induce axial shortening. It is the underlying mechanism for EndMyopia myopia reduction. | Studies have shown it to induce axial shortening. It is the underlying mechanism for EndMyopia myopia reduction. | ||