Nearsightedness (Myopia)
Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry.
The degree of your nearsightedness determines your ability to focus on distant objects. People with severe nearsightedness can see clearly only objects just a few inches away, while those with mild nearsightedness may clearly see objects several yards away. Nearsightedness may develop gradually or rapidly, often worsening during childhood and adolescence. Nearsightedness tends to run in families. A basic eye exam can confirm nearsightedness. You can easily correct the condition with eyeglasses or contact lenses.
What Causes Nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness occurs when the eyeball is too long relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens of the eye. This causes light rays to focus at a point in front of the retina, rather than directly on its surface. Nearsightedness can also be caused when the cornea and/or lens are too curved for the length of the eyeball. In some cases, myopia is due to a combination of these factors.
How is Nearsightedness Diagnosed?
Nearsightedness is diagnosed with a basic eye exam that includes a refraction assessment and an eye health exam. A refraction assessment determines if you have vision problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia. An eye health exam includes tests to check for eye diseases and other problems that could lead to vision loss.
Normal Vision
Light focuses directly on the retina for clear vision
Nearsightedness (Myopic Vision)
The eye is longer, causing the focus point to occur before the retina, and the far-away object to appear blurry.
Nearsightedness Treatment
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