Myopia

More commonly known as myopia, myopes can see near objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurry.

Myopia, also known as myopia, is a very common cause of blurred vision, where distant objects appear out of focus.

Degenerative myopia – also known as pathological myopia – is a rare type of myopia that can occur at any age. It can happen if you have severe myopia (more than -6.00), which can lead to loss of vision, or can put you at a higher risk of developing certain eye diseases that require treatment.

Remember, if you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important that you see your GP or an eye specialist.

A person with myopia can see objects clearly up close. However, when performing tasks that require distance vision, their vision can be blurred.

It is common for people who have not been diagnosed with myopia to experience symptoms such as headaches or eye pain when trying to focus on distant objects. In children, meanwhile, it can cause other eye problems such as squinting or lazy eye.

In some cases, people with a more severe form of myopia may be more susceptible to conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts or retinal detachment.

Myopia develops when the eye is too long – the distance between the cornea (the clear covering at the front of the eye) and the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) is too large. This means that light entering the eye is concentrated before it reaches the retina, causing blurred vision. In some cases, the shape of the cornea or the thickness of the lens inside the eye can cause this disorder.

The causes of myopia have been studied extensively in the past and present. Hereditary factors are currently thought to be the most important. There is a greater chance of developing myopia if one parent has it. However, it is not entirely clear what factors ultimately lead to the development of myopia.

Myopia is usually detected quite early in the course of a comprehensive eye examination, which includes a vision test and a close examination of the eyes.