Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Nearsightedness is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia. Myopia happens when the shape of the eye — or the shape of certain parts of the eye — causes light rays to bend or refract.
Myopia - Wikipedia
WEB1.5 billion people (22%) [2] [4] Myopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness, [5] is an eye disease [6] [7] [8] where light from distant objects focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. [1] [2] [7] As a result, distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear normal. [1]
Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
WEBDec 18, 2023 · What is myopia? Myopia, or nearsightedness, is when your eyes do not focus light correctly so distant objects appear blurred while close objects appear clear.
Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Myopia (nearsightedness) means objects that are near are clear and objects that are farther away are blurry. Treatment includes glasses, contacts and surgery.
Nearsightedness (Myopia) | National Eye Institute
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry. Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms - WebMD
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition that keeps you from clearly seeing things far away. You may have mild myopia or severe myopia that continues to get worse over time.
Nearsightedness - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Treatment. The standard goal of treating nearsightedness is to improve vision by helping focus light on your retina with corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Managing nearsightedness also includes regular monitoring for complications of the condition, including glaucoma, cataracts and retinal detachment.
Myopia | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBMyopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error where distant objects appear out of focus. Nearsightedness occurs either because the eyeball is too long, or because the eye’s refractive power is too strong due to …
Nearsightedness (Myopia): Risk Factors, Symptoms, & Diagnosis - Healthline
WEBMar 7, 2022 · Myopia or nearsightedness occurs when faraway objects appear fuzzy or blurry. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options.
Myopia (nearsightedness): Definition, causes, and treatment
WEBMar 26, 2020 · Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that makes focusing on objects in the distance difficult. However, items that are close will likely appear perfectly clear. People can treat...
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