Myopia or Nearsightedness
МарінаMyopia or myopia is a fairly common vision problem that affects a large part of the population of our planet. Let’s take a general look at this disorder of the visual system.
Therefore, myopia is a violation of refraction (the ability of the eye to refract rays and transfer them to the retina), which occurs when the anatomical axis of the eye is longer than normal or the refractive power of the cornea or lens is stronger than normal. This causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it and distant objects become blurred.
Myopia begins to manifest itself in childhood and can develop in adolescence, in many cases it progresses due to incorrect correction or its absence. That’s why it’s so important for parents to have their children have regular checkups with a qualified ophthalmologist. Early detection of myopia is key to minimizing its impact on a child’s vision and overall quality of life.
In the case of detection of myopia, doctors suggest applying the correct optical correction, with glasses or contact lenses, which will help to cope with the manifestations of myopia and improve the quality of vision. After the child reaches 18 years of age and provided there are no contraindications, it is possible to use laser vision correction to get rid of glasses and improve vision.
If you have any questions or concerns about myopia or having a full vision test, do not hesitate to contact the doctors of the OptikMedical Ophthalmology Center for advice and support.