What is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error of the eye that affects a person’s ability to see distant objects clearly. In myopia, the eyeball is slightly elongated or the cornea is curved too much, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in distant objects appearing blurry, while near objects can be seen clearly.

Myopia can develop at any age, but it often begins in childhood and can progressively worsen during adolescence up to adulthood. If left untreated, high levels of myopia can increase the risk of more serious eye problems later in life. When the myopia reaches high levels, the structures of the eye can be affected due to such long axial length and eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal problems can develop. (insert this image from /gallery/ )

Myopia is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Did you know that 33.1% of Americans are myopic! This is according to the study titled “Prevalence of Myopia in the United States” published in the Journal of American Medical Association. Some studies suggest that spending more time on near work, such as reading or using electronic devices, may increase the risk of myopia progression in children and adolescents.

Myopia can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam performed by an optometrist. Treatment options to make the vision clearer include corrective lenses, such as glasses or contact lenses. However, these treatment options do nothing to protect the eye from worsening and myopia will continue to progress. Only a myopia management program can help to slow down the rate of change.

Quote research article below:

Title: Prevalence of Myopia in the United States

Authors: Vitale S, Sperduto RD, Ferris FL 3rd

JAMA. 2009 May 20;301(19):2024-32.

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