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Do you know which is more common in people, myopia or hyperopia?

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Dr. Niraj Patel answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Refractive Error: Myopia and Hyperopia are both common forms of refractive error as well as astigmatism. In terms of frequency in the population, myopia is typically most common.

Dr Conrad and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Do you know which is more common in people, myopia or hyperopia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Niraj Patel answered

Dr Conrad and another doctor agreed

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