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Which of the following is a characteristic of myopia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of myopia?
- The eye is too short for the focal length of cornea and lens
- The growth of the length of the eye is controlled by an image-processing feedback mechanism
- Myopia is not inherited
- The plane of sharp focus ends up behind the retina (correct)
What are the possible causes of myopia?
What are the possible causes of myopia?
- Inappropriate visual stimulation
- Genetically determined changes in the gain or offset of the feedback loops
- Inappropriate responses of the target tissues
- All of the above (correct)
What is the major risk factor for myopia?
What is the major risk factor for myopia?
- Inappropriate visual stimulation
- Inadequate near work (correct)
- Inherited traits
- Genetic factors
What is the role of the retina in controlling the growth of the eye?
What is the role of the retina in controlling the growth of the eye?
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Is myopia inherited?
Is myopia inherited?
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