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Signs Your Child May Have Myopia

Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman, OD on May 23, 2023

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American Academy of Pediatrics: “Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Children & Teens.”
Mayo Clinic: “Nearsightedness.” 
UPMC HealthBeat: “Recognizing Myopia & Common Vision Problems in Children.”
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh: “Signs and Symptoms of Myopia.”

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