Myopia

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error in which the eyeball is too long, focusing light in front of the retina, causing blurred distance vision while near vision remains clear. It is increasingly common in children. Treatment: concave (minus-power) glasses or contact lenses; refractive surgery (LASIK/SMILE/ICL) in adults; myopia-control in children (low-dose atropine, orthokeratology, outdoor time) to reduce high-myopia retinal risk.

Common Symptoms

Blurred distance vision; clear near vision; squinting; progressive childhood onset; high myopia retinal risk

Causes and Pathogenesis

Axial elongation of the eye focuses light in front of the retina.

Treatment

Minus-lens glasses/contacts; refractive surgery in adults; myopia control (atropine/ortho-K/outdoor) in children

Preventive Measures

Outdoor time; myopia control; regular retinal exam in high myopia.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.