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'''Axial elongation''' is an increase in the length of the eyeball. This results in a higher degree of myopia, which is exactly what we're trying to avoid! | '''Axial elongation''' is an increase in the length of the eyeball. This results in a higher degree of myopia, which is exactly what we're trying to avoid! | ||
Axial elongation in a [[lens-induced myopia]] context is primarily caused by [[hyperopic defocus]], typically [[close-up | Axial elongation in a [[lens-induced myopia]] context is primarily caused by [[hyperopic defocus]], typically [[close-up]] activity while wearing glasses that are too powerful for the distance in question. | ||
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