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Causes

Nearsightedness Causes

What causes nearsightedness?

Most nearsightedness is caused by a natural change in the shape of the eyeball. Less often, nearsightedness may be caused by a change in the cornea or the lens.

These problems cause light rays entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. Normally, light focuses directly on the retina.

Clinical Trials

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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Our Clinics

Byers Eye Institute
The Byers Eye Institute is dedicated to combating blindness and preserving sight through an effective, integrated collection of comprehensive vision care specialties.
Byers Eye Institute
2452 Watson Ct
 Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-6995 Getting Here
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