EYE PROBLEMS — NEARSIGHTEDNESS (Myopia)
Symptoms
Most people that are nearsighted have difficulty reading highway signs
and seeing other objects at a distance, but can see for up-close tasks
such as reading or sewing.
It can be an inherited trait that often becomes evident in children
at about eight to twelve years of age. Typically, the condition increases
as the body grows during teenage years before it stabilizes in adulthood.
Normal Vision |
Nearsightedness |
Causes
Nearsightedness occurs when the eyeball is slightly longer than usual
from front to back. This causes light rays to focus at a point in front
of the retina, rather than directly on its surface.
Treatment Available
Nearsightedness can be corrected with the following:
More Information on Nearsightedness:
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Commonly Asked Questions:
What will help?
Some patients choose to use glasses or contacts to correct nearsightedness.
Other patients choose refractive surgery.
What are the results of refractive surgery?
Refractive surgery can reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses
or contacts.
Am I a good candidate for refractive surgery?
Your body and your eyes must be healthy, and your vision prescription
must be stable. A complete examination and consultation with your
eye care professional will help determine the answer to these questions.
It's recommended that you leave your contact lenses off for two weeks
(soft lenses) or three weeks (rigid lenses) prior to this consultation. Make an appointment
here.
How soon after surgery will I see well?
Each patient is different. Most patients experience a dramatic improvement
8 to 10 hours after the treatment.
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