Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is the inability to see clearly at a distance. It is the result of an eyeball that is too long or whose outside surface (the cornea) is too curved. Nearsightedness can be inherited or caused by the stress of concentrating for long periods on close work.
Nearsightedness is measured in terms of negative diopters. Nearsightedness of -6.0 diopters or greater is considered moderate to high. Nearsightedness can be corrected with glasses.
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| In nearsighted eyes, the eye is too long and light comes into focus in front of the retina. Objects can be seen distinctly only when near the eye, not at a distance. |
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If you think you may be nearsighted and are not comfortable wearing glasses there are several procedures that may help to improve your vision. Click on the vision correction procedure below to learn if it may be right for you. Discuss these procedures with your eyecare professional to determine the best treatment for you.
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