On reviewing a client's prescription, the nurse finds that the client is prescribed concave lenses for the treatment of impaired vision. Which condition does the nurse find in the client?

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Concave lenses are used to treat myopia, also known as nearsightedness. This is a condition where distant objects appear blurred or fuzzy, but objects up close are clear. Concave lenses help to correct this by diverging the light before it enters the eye, shifting the focus to the correct position on the retina.

On Reviewing a Client's Prescription, the Nurse Finds That the Client