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Bookmark or Share- Short-sightedness (myopia) - NHSShort-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. Short-sightedness usually starts in children from age 6 to 13. It can also happen in adults. Signs you or your child may be short-sighted include:
- Myopia (Short-Sightedness): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - PatientMyopia (also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness) is a refractive error that occurs when light coming from distant objects is 'overfocused', so that the point of focus is in front of the retina.
- Myopia - WikipediaMyopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness, [5] is an eye disease [6] [7] [8] where light from distant objects focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 7 ] As a result, distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear normal. [ 1 ]
- Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms - WebMDChances are you have myopia, also known as nearsightedness. It’s a common condition that your eye doctor usually can fix with eyeglasses, contacts, or eye surgery. The structure of your eye is...
- What Does “Short-Sighted” Mean? - All About Vision“Short-sighted” is a term used to describe nearsightedness or myopia. Being shortsighted means you can see objects that are close to you clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. It can occur if the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too steeply curved.
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