Myopia (Nearsightedness)
A common refractive error where distant objects appear blurry, while close-up vision remains clear -- correctable with glasses, contacts, or LASIK.
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Struggling to read road signs, the whiteboard, or distant faces clearly, while near vision stays sharp, is the classic pattern of myopia. A refraction test confirms the exact power needed for correction.
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If your prescription has been stable for at least a year and you're tired of glasses or contacts, LASIK may be a strong option -- candidacy is confirmed through corneal mapping and a full eye health check.
What Is It?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye focuses light slightly in front of the retina rather than directly on it — usually because the eyeball is slightly longer than average, or the cornea is more steeply curved. The result is that distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear.
Myopia is usually diagnosed in childhood or the teenage years and often stabilizes by early adulthood. It’s corrected immediately with glasses or contact lenses, and many adults with a stable prescription are also good candidates for LASIK, which can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for daily correction.
Risk Factors
- Family history of myopia
- Extended near-work (reading, screens) especially in childhood
- Limited time spent outdoors during childhood
- Onset and progression typically during school-age years
Symptoms
- Blurry vision for distant objects
- Squinting to see clearly at a distance
- Headaches from visual strain
- Sitting closer to screens or the front of a classroom
Treatment
- Glasses or Contact Lenses: The standard, immediate correction for any degree of myopia.
- LASIK: For adults with a stable prescription, candidacy is confirmed through corneal mapping -- can significantly reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses.
- Myopia Control (in children): Specific approaches to slow the progression of myopia during childhood, discussed based on age and severity.
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