(Myopia)
Myopia occurs when the cornea and lens focus light in front of the retina instead of right on it. The resulting image is blurry, and vision correction with glasses or contacts is necessary.
| Causes |
- Cornea is too steep
- Lens is too powerful
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| Symptoms |
- Blurry vision at distance
- Typically clear vision up close
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| Diagnosis |
Comprehensive eye exam with refraction will help to detect myopia in children and adults at any age |
| Treatment |
Once the exact prescription is determined, myopia can be corrected in a variety of ways including:
Glasses
Soft and hard contact lenses
Refractive surgery
PRELEX
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