Nearsightedness is a
condition where objects in the distance appear out of focus. It is a common reason for blurred vision,
says the staff at Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina. Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is not a
disease. Nearsighted people might squint
when trying to see objects at a distance.
Teachers commonly
notice children with vision problems when they see them squinting at the
chalkboard or whiteboard, resulting in an eye exam and some form of vision
correction. Nearsightedness
often begins in childhood between ages 6 and 12. During the teen years, as the
eyeballs continue to grow, it may develop slowly or get worse quickly. By age
20, myopia usually stabilizes and stops getting worse.
The nearsighted eye
is usually longer than a normal eye. Its
cornea could also be steeper. When light passes through the cornea and lens, it
is focused in front of the retina, making distant images appear blurry.
While contacts and
glasses are the most common form of correction for nearsightedness, there are several refractive surgery
solutions available to correct nearly all levels of nearsightedness. Most myopia patients report good results from
refractive surgery. The risk of
complications from LASIK surgery is low and decreases with a more experiencedsurgeon. If you are interested in this option, please contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery for a
consultation.
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