Condition
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
With myopia, distant objects look blurry, but nearby objects are clear. This happens because light focuses in front of the back of your eye instead of right on it.
Video Overview
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Symptoms
Can't see the whiteboard clearly at school
Have to sit closer to the TV to see it well
Squinting to see things far away
Headaches from trying to focus on distant objects
Difficulty playing sports or seeing road signs
Getting worse year after year as a kid
Causes
Your eyeball is shaped a bit too long
Your cornea (clear front of eye) curves too much
Reading or close work for too many hours
Not enough time outdoors in sunlight
Your parents or family members have myopia
Looking at screens too much
Treatments
Glasses (spectacles) to see far away
Soft contact lenses
LASIK eye surgery (for adults)
Special contact lenses you wear at night
Spending more time outside in daylight
Taking breaks during close-up work
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