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Micropsia

Micropsia is when things look very small to you, even though they are actually normal size. It's like looking at the world through the wrong end of a pair of binoculars.

Imagine you're holding a big lollipop in your hand. Normally, it would look pretty big, right? But if you had micropsia, the lollipop might look like a tiny little lollipop instead of a big one. This can happen with anything you look at, not just lollipops.

Sometimes, people with micropsia might also feel like they're farther away from things than they really are. So even though you're right up close to that lollipop, it might look like it's far away from you.

Micropsia can be caused by a few different things, like certain kinds of medications or medical conditions. But if you're experiencing micropsia, don't worry! Your doctor can help figure out what's causing it and find a way to treat it.
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