What is Short-sightedness?
Short–sightedness, or myopia, is a relatively common eye condition that causes distance vision to appear out of focus, while close objects can be seen clearly. Most people will use glasses or contact lenses to help put objects back into focus.
What causes Short-sightedness?
Patients who are short-sighted have a steep cornea and/or a long eye (right). This means that the point of focus falls short of the retina and the patient will struggle to focus on things in the distance. The longer the eye and/or steeper the cornea the higher the level of short-sightedness
This can be caused by a plethora of possible reasons, but most commonly through an excessive use of phones, tablets and computers, while it can also be inherited.
Common Short-sightedness Symptoms
Impaired distance vision is the most noticeable symptom for those who are myopic. Some objects in the distance may appear blurry, which may cause a person to squint to help see more accurately. Commonly for adults, the ability to see clearly while driving is often hindered.
Those who are short-sighted, may suffer from tired eyes and possible headaches.
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