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Some people become nearsighted after the age of 24. why is that?
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Mostly genetics: Some environmental influences that are still being worked out.
Answered 9/6/2013
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Nearsighted: Nearsightedness is a result of several factors, including the normal growth of the eye, genetics, and environmental factors, such as prolonged near work.
Answered 7/16/2013
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