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Short-sightedness (myopia) is a very common eye condition where you cannot see objects far away clearly. It's usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
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Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common condition that’s usually diagnosed before age 20. It affects your distance vision — you can see objects that are near, but you have trouble viewing objects that are farther away like grocery store aisle markers or road signs. Myopia treatments include glasses, contact lenses or surgery.
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What are the symptoms of myopia?
If you’re nearsighted, you may notice: Faraway objects look blurred or fuzzy. Close items appear clear. Headaches. Eye strain. Squinting. Tiredness when driving, playing sports or looking more than a few feet away. Some additional symptoms of myopia to watch for in your children include: Poor performance in school. Shortened attention span. Holding objects close to their face. Most cases of myopia are mild and easily managed with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.
What causes myopia?
If you have myopia, more than likely, at least one or both of your biological parents do, too. Eye experts are still unsure of the exact cause of myopia, but believe it to be a mix of hereditary and environmental factors. It’s possible that you can inherit the ability to be myopic. If your lifestyle produces just the right conditions, you’ll develop it. For example, if you use your eyes for a lot of close-up work, like reading or working on a computer, you may develop myopia. Myopia usually appears in childhood. Typically, the condition can worsen in early childhood but tends to level off by the end of teen years. Because the light coming into your eyes doesn’t focus correctly, images are unclear. Think of it as being a little like a misdirected spotlight. If you shine a spotlight on the incorrect place in the distance, you won’t be able to see the correct object clearly.
What are the complications of myopia?
In most cases, providers can treat nearsightedness with glasses, contact lenses or corrective surgery, like LASIK. However, some cases of pathologic myopia can lead to more serious eye conditions, including: Cataracts. Glaucoma. Optic neuropathy. Neovascularization. Retinal detachment. Pathologic myopia may make you more vulnerable to other more serious eye conditions. These include: Developing unwanted blood vessels in your eye (neovascularization). Glaucoma. Myopic optic neuropathy. Retinal detachment. Cataracts. High myopia happens when your child’s eyeballs are too long, or their corneas are too steep.
How is myopia diagnosed?
An eye care provider can diagnose myopia using standard eye exams. Providers usually diagnose myopia in childhood, but it can also develop in adults because of visual stress or diabetes.
How is myopia treated?
Glasses or contact lenses can correct myopia in children and adults. For adults only (with rare exceptions for children), there are several types of refractive surgeries that can also correct myopia. With myopia, your prescription for glasses or contact lenses is a negative number, such as -3.00. The higher the number, the stronger your lenses will be. The prescription helps your eye focus light on your retina, clearing up your distance vision. Eyeglasses: The most popular way for most people to correct myopia is with eyeglasses. Depending on the degree of vision correction needed, you’ll wear eyeglasses either daily or only when you need distance vision. You may only need glasses for driving. Some kids with myopia may only need glasses to play ball, watch a movie or view the chalkboard. Some people may need to wear glasses constantly to see clearly. A single-vision lens will make distance vision clearer. But people over 40 who have myopia may require a bifocal or progressive lens to see clearly both near and far. Contact lenses: Some people find that their distance vision is sharper and wider with contact lenses. A potential downside is they require more care to keep clean. Ask your provider which type might be right for your myopia level and other refractive errors. Ortho-k or CRT: Some people with mild myopia may be candidates for temporary corneal refractive contact lenses that you wear to bed to reshape your cornea temporarily, long enough to see for your daily activities. LASIK is a laser-assisted in situ keratomileus procedure, the most common surgery to correct nearsightedness. In a LASIK procedure, your ophthalmologist uses a laser to cut a flap through the top of your cornea, reshape the inner corneal tissue and then drop the flap back into place. LASEK is a laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy procedure. In a LASEK procedure, your ophthalmologist uses a laser to cut a flap through only the top layer (epithelium) of your cornea, reshape the outer layers, and then close the flap. PRK is short for “photorefractive keratectomy,” which is a type of laser eye surgery used to correct mild or moderate nearsightedness. It may also correct farsightedness and/or astigmatism. In a PRK procedure, your ophthalmologist cuts off the front surface of your cornea and uses a laser to reshape the surface, which flattens it and allows light rays to focus on your retina. Unlike LASIK, the ophthalmologist doesn’t cut a flap, and your cornea will regrow its top layer in one to two weeks. PRK is better for people with corneas that are thinner or have a rough surface because it disrupts less corneal tissue than a comparable LASIK surgery. Phakic intraocular lenses: These are an option for people who have high myopia or whose corneas are too thin for PRK or LASIK. Your provider places phakic intraocular lenses inside of your eye just in front of your natural lens. Intraocular lens implant: This allows your ophthalmologist to surgically insert a new lens in your eye, replacing your natural one. This procedure happens before a cataract develops. Vision therapy: This is an option if spasms of your focusing muscles cause myopia. You can strengthen the muscles through eye exercises and improve your focus. This treatment isn’t appropriate for everyone with myopia. After an eye exam, your ophthalmologist will let you know if it’s an option for you. Care at Cleveland Clinic Schedule an Eye Exam Find a Doctor and Specialists Make an Appointment
Can myopia be prevented?
You can’t prevent myopia as it’s a condition that tends to run in families, but you may be able to lower your risk of nearsightedness in some ways.
What can I expect if I have myopia?
Myopia is a condition that doesn’t go away. Treatments include using glasses or contact lenses. You may be able to get surgery to correct your vision.
What is the outlook for myopia?
The outlook for being nearsighted may differ depending on the type of myopia. Usually, providers can treat simple myopia easily. In rare cases of high myopia or pathologic myopia, your outlook may be different. High myopia usually stops getting worse between the ages of 20 and 30. You’ll still be able to get glasses or contact lenses or you may be able to have surgery. High myopia may lead to pathologic myopia and the possibility of more serious sight conditions later in life. These complications can lead to loss of sight. Regular eye exams are important for everyone but are especially if you have high myopia or pathologic myopia. You should follow the schedule set out by your eye care provider.
How can you prevent myopia from getting worse?
Though there’s no cure for myopia, there are everyday steps you can take that can support your overall eye health. These days, it’s especially important to set limits for your children (and yourself) on activities that lead to eye strain. Try these sight-saving tips: Limit time on digital devices. Take screen breaks to stretch your eye muscles. Don’t read or work in dim light. Go outdoors and wear sunglasses when you’re out. Wear protective eye gear for sports/hobbies. Stop smoking. Schedule regular eye exams. Ask your provider about atropine eye drops to slow progression. Ask your provider about dual-focus contact lenses to slow progression in kids.
Which foods should I eat to keep my eyes as healthy as possible?
Everyone’s eyes rely on nutrients from the foods we eat to maintain vital eye tissues and functions. Nutrition is especially essential to your child’s vision as their eyes grow and develop. In addition to limiting caffeinated colas and other soft drinks, keep hydrated by drinking enough water. Also, try to eat foods that are rich in: Vitamin A. You need enough of the antioxidant vitamin A in your diet to maintain the surface of your eyes and healthy vision. There are vitamin A-rich sources for every diet preference. Plant-based choices include vegetables like sweet potatoes, leafy green vegetables and carrots. Or choose animal-based foods, such as cheese, oily fish or liver. Vitamin C. The best foods for getting a daily dose of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables, including oranges, grapefruit, strawberries and broccoli. Lutein. Eat leafy green vegetables to make sure to get enough lutein, which helps your eyes filter harmful blue light that can damage retinas. You can supplement your or your child’s diet with a multivitamin if you think you or they aren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals. Remember, though, that your body doesn’t absorb vitamins in pills as well as vitamins that occur naturally in foods. And it’s important to check with your healthcare provider before starting any supplements. Taking safe care of your and your family’s vision means regular eye exams, a good eye care routine and a healthy diet. Keeping those healthy habits will help you all to see a future filled with all the things you love.
When should I see a doctor about myopia?
Regular eye exams are important for everyone. It’s especially important to contact an eye care provider if you have any type of change in your vision. If you have kids and you notice that they squint a lot or pull things close to their faces to see them, make an appointment. In any case of extreme changes in vision — like a sudden loss of vision or noticing a significant increase in the number of floaters or flashes of light you see — get immediate medical help. Some conditions, like retinal detachment, are medical emergencies.
Does myopia get worse with age?
Yes, it can. Especially during growth spurts of the pre-teen and teen years, when your body grows quickly. At the age of 20, myopia usually levels off. You can also get a myopia diagnosis as an adult. When this happens, it’s usually due to visual stress or a disease like diabetes or cataracts. You can experience visual stress by spending too much time doing up-close activities, such as reading or doing computer work. Eye experts believe that your focusing muscles may get stuck in “near gear” from overusing them this way. If you’re an adult experiencing sudden nearsightedness, floaters (spots that appear in your field of vision), flashes of light or shadows, or a sudden loss of sight in one eye, contact an eye care provider immediately to rule out a more serious health condition.
A note from Cleveland Clinic
Many people will get a diagnosis of myopia (nearsightedness). Today, there are treatments that make it possible to obtain sharp vision despite this condition. It’s important to make and keep regular eye appointments. Diagnosing and treating any vision issue early is best. And remember, try not to let your or your child’s eyes get stuck in “near gear” from spending too much time on computers or smartphones. Get outside. Take a walk. Fresh air does the body, and eyes, good. Medically Reviewed Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 10/13/2023. Learn more about our editorial process.
Myopia is a common eye condition that affects your distance vision. Learn about the signs, causes, complications and treatments of nearsightedness from Cleveland Clinic.
- Use It or Lose It. The eye muscles that help us see farther away will lose their strength if they’re not used regularly. This is a common issue for people who work on the computer all day or teens who spend way too much time looking at their phones.
- Wear the Lowest Prescription Possible. Although prescription glasses are a quick fix to nearsightedness, they cause your vision to become worse. You begin to depend on your glasses or contact lenses to see, instead of working your eye muscles.
- Eye Exercises. When you go outside to take a break from work, there are a variety of eye exercises you can practice to get your eye muscles back into shape.
- Take Vitamins. Taking care of your health through supplements will also help protect your distance vision. There are specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your eyes depend on to function optimally.
Apr 21, 2016 · Distant Vision is a live-cinema project by Coppola that combines live performance and traditional filmmaking. It follows four generations of a fictional Italian family and will take five years to complete.
Dec 10, 2015 · Francis Ford Coppola has a Distant Vision of the future of cinema. His latest project is a concept he terms “live cinema,” which combines elements of classical stage and the latest technology.
