Nearsightedness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic In nearsightedness, the point of focus is in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry Nearsightedness is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia
Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms Treatment Myopia (nearsightedness) means objects that are near are clear and objects that are farther away are blurry Treatment includes glasses, contacts and surgery
Nearsightedness (Myopia) - National Eye Institute Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated
Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of Ophthalmology Nearsightedness (myopia) is when close-up objects look clear but distant objects are blurry For instance, you can read a map clearly but have trouble seeing well enough to drive a car Nearsightedness is a common eye focusing disorder It has been on the rise for several decades
What Are Myopia (Nearsightedness) and Myopia Progression? Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error that causes blurry distance vision It is the most common cause of impaired vision in people under the age of 40 Myopia usually begins in childhood, but it can continue to worsen into early adulthood This is called myopia progression
Myopia (nearsightedness) - AOA Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred Myopia occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is too curved
What is Myopia? (Nearsightedness): Symptoms Treatment Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a widespread vision condition Studies estimate that more than 40% of people in the United States have it While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, untreated myopia can have long-term consequences for your eye health and overall well-being
Myopia - Johns Hopkins Medicine Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error where distant objects appear out of focus Nearsightedness occurs either because the eyeball is too long, or because the eye’s refractive power is too strong due to the shape of the cornea (lens) inside the eye