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What are the symptoms or signs of pseudomyopia thats different from regular myopia?
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Focus spasm: Pseudomyopia is a temporary focus spasm of the ciliary muscle causing a shift toward nearsightedness. It is common in young adults who have active accommodation especially after preparing for an exam, or a change in occupation. It can also have organic causes. The diagnosis is made with a cycloplegic refraction during which the focus spasm will go away but real myopia will remain.
Answered 10/31/2014
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Intermittent: The main difference is that pseudomyopia is intermittent and regular myopia is constant.
Answered 5/2/2014
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