Materiały źródłowe

• #1 Nearsightedness – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nearsightedness/symptoms-causes/syc-20375556

  Nearsightedness is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia. Myopia happens when the shape of the eye or the shape of certain parts of the eye causes light rays to bend or refract. Light rays that should be focused on nerve tissues at the back of the eye, called the retina, are focused in front of the retina instead. […] Nearsightedness usually develops during childhood and adolescence. Typically, it becomes more stable between the ages of 20 and 40. It tends to run in families. […] Nearsightedness symptoms may include: Blurry vision when looking at distant objects. The need to squint or partially close the eyelids to see clearly. Headaches. Eyestrain. […] Adults with nearsightedness may notice difficulty reading street signs or signs in stores. Some people may experience blurry vision in dim light, as with nighttime driving, even if they see clearly in daylight. This condition is called night myopia.

• #2 Myopia and pathological myopia | RNIB

  https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/myopia-and-pathological-myopia/

  Myopia, also known as being short sighted, causes your vision to be blurry in the distance but clearer when looking at things up close. […] Myopia is a very common focusing problem, and for most people it can be easily corrected using glasses or contact lenses to make vision clear and crisp. Most people with myopia have healthy eyes. […] Pathological myopia means that you are very short sighted and that this has caused degenerative changes to the back of your eye. Pathological myopia can cause a reduction in your sight that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. […] In people with myopia, the light entering the eye comes to a focus point before it reaches your retina. This makes vision blurry and is caused by the eyeball being too long or the cornea being more steeply curved.

• #3 Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8579-myopia-nearsightedness

  If you have nearsightedness, you may notice: Faraway objects look blurred or fuzzy. Close items appear clear. Headaches. Eye strain. Squinting. Tiredness when driving, playing sports or looking more than a few feet away. […] Most cases of myopia are mild and easily managed with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery. […] Myopia usually appears in childhood. Typically, the condition can worsen in early childhood but tends to level off by the end of teen years. […] High myopia usually stops getting worse between the ages of 20 and 30. Youll still be able to get glasses or contact lenses or you may be able to have surgery. […] Regular eye exams are important for everyone but are especially if you have high myopia or pathologic myopia. You should follow the schedule set out by your eye care provider.

• #3 Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8579-myopia-nearsightedness

  Though theres no cure for myopia, there are everyday steps you can take that can support your overall eye health. These days, its especially important to set limits for your children (and yourself) on activities that lead to eye strain. […] Yes, it can. Especially during growth spurts of the pre-teen and teen years, when your body grows quickly. At the age of 20, myopia usually levels off. You can also get a myopia diagnosis as an adult. When this happens, its usually due to visual stress or a disease like diabetes or cataracts. […] Many people will get a diagnosis of myopia (nearsightedness). Today, there are treatments that make it possible to obtain sharp vision despite this condition. Its important to make and keep regular eye appointments. Diagnosing and treating any vision issue early is best.

• #4 What Are Myopia (Nearsightedness) and Myopia Progression?

  https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia/overview-of-nearsightedness/

  Other symptoms of myopia include: Squinting (partially closing the eyes), Needing to move closer to see objects clearly, Having difficulty with activities that require good distance vision, like driving or playing sports, Headaches, Eye strain. […] Early myopia detection and intervention are key in slowing myopia progression. […] Adults and children diagnosed with myopia need to have regular eye exams to check the degree of their myopia. If the myopia is progressing, early interventions are critical. It is very important to slow myopia progression before high myopia develops. […] More and more people are becoming nearsighted. This means there is a lot of interest in finding ways to control myopia progression in childhood. It is especially important since high myopia can lead to serious vision complications.

• #4 What Are Myopia (Nearsightedness) and Myopia Progression?

  https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia/overview-of-nearsightedness/

  Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error that causes blurry distance vision. It is the most common cause of impaired vision in people under the age of 40. Myopia usually begins in childhood, but it can continue to worsen into early adulthood. This is called myopia progression. […] Almost half of children with progressive myopia reach a stable prescription by age 15. About three-quarters stabilize by age 18, and almost all stabilize by age 24. However, myopia can progress rapidly to become high myopia without proper management. High myopia can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood. […] People with myopia have difficulty seeing distant objects, like road signs, clearly. They usually have better vision during near tasks, such as reading and computer use. This is why myopia is often called nearsightedness.

• #5 Nearsightedness (Myopia) | National Eye Institute

  https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/nearsightedness-myopia

  Trouble seeing things far away, squinting, eye strain […] The most common symptoms of nearsightedness are: Trouble seeing things that are far away, Needing to squint to see clearly, Eye strain (when your eyes feel tired or sore) […] Some people who are nearsighted get headaches, but this isn’t as common. […] If you have mild nearsightedness, you may not notice any symptoms. […] People who have severe nearsightedness (also called high myopia) may also be at higher risk for other eye conditions, like retinal detachment (when the retina is pulled away from its normal position). […] Nearsightedness usually starts between ages 6 and 14 and gets worse until your early twenties. […] Nearsightedness happens when your eyeball grows too long from front to back, or when there are problems with the shape of your cornea (clear front layer of the eye) or lens (an inner part of the eye that helps the eye focus). […] These problems make light focus in front of the retina instead of on it and that makes far-away objects look blurry.

• #6 9 Early Signs of Myopia in Children | Medical Optometry America

  https://moaeyes.com/blog/signs-of-myopia-in-children-recognizing-and-treating-nearsightedness/

  Frequent squinting is one of the earliest signs of myopia in children. […] Children with myopia often prefer to sit very close to the television or hold books and devices close to their face. […] If your child frequently mentions that things look blurry, especially objects that are far away, it could be a sign of myopia. […] This sign can be a response to eye strain or discomfort, which is common in children with myopia. […] Children who rub their eyes frequently may be experiencing discomfort or strain due to myopia. […] Teachers often notice this issue before parents do, as children with myopia might struggle to read what’s written on the board from their desks. […] Children with myopia may often tilt their heads to see more clearly. […] Sports often require good distance vision, and children with myopia might struggle to see balls, teammates, or targets clearly.

• #7 5 Critical Myopia Symptoms in Children You Should Know – Weston Contact Lens Institute

  https://www.westoncontactlens.com/5-warning-signs-of-myopia-in-children/

  Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition in which the shape of the eye causes light entering it to refract incorrectly and focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This causes objects at a distance to appear blurry, while close objects can be seen clearly. Myopia affects one in three people; however, the statistics are on the rise. According to a systemic review and analysis published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is projected that half the worlds population will be affected by myopia by 2050. […] Myopia can run in families and is often diagnosed in children between the ages of eight and 12. However, it can be detected much earlier. Here are five warning signs of myopia in children to be aware of: […] If your child complains of frequent headaches and you dont think they are related to allergies, they may be caused by eyestrain. We recommend scheduling an appointment to have your childs vision checked, as a basic eye exam can confirm nearsightedness.

• #8 9 Early Signs of Myopia in Children | Medical Optometry America

  https://moaeyes.com/blog/signs-of-myopia-in-children-recognizing-and-treating-nearsightedness/

  Frequent headaches, especially after school or activities that require focusing on distant objects, can be a sign of myopia. […] The goal should not only be to correct vision but also to take action to slow the progression of myopia and prevent it from worsening. […] Studies have suggested that natural light plays a positive role in reducing the risk of developing myopia. […] Teaching healthy eye habits is crucial. […] Scheduling regular eye exams with pediatric specialists at Medical Optometry America is crucial.

• #9 Understanding Myopia (Nearsightedness): Symptoms

  https://www.tlcvision.com/blog/myopia-symptoms/

  Difficulty Seeing at Night: Some nearsighted individuals may experience difficulty seeing clearly in low-light conditions, such as during nighttime driving. This phenomenon is known as night myopia. […] Early detection and proper treatment are essential for managing myopia effectively. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, schedule an appointment with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam.

• #10 When should we start myopia control and when should we stop? | My Kids Vision

  https://www.mykidsvision.org/knowledge-centre/when-should-we-start-myopia-control-and-when-should-we-stop

  Myopia (also called short-sightedness or near-sightedness) typically develops between ages 6 and 12 and tends to worsen or progress every few to several months until the late teenage years. Myopia progression is fastest in children 7-10 years, and then usually slows down a little each year thereafter. […] The aim of myopia control is to slow down myopia progression or worsening, and starting earlier gives the best opportunity to do so. […] The research evidence indicates that the younger a child becomes myopic, the faster their blurred distance vision and glasses prescription will continue to worsen. Early age of myopia onset means more years for a child’s vision to progress, with more likelihood of ending up with high myopia. […] Every child with myopia under age 16 is likely to show progression or worsening, so we should not wait to first see if they progress – we should start myopia control treatment as soon as possible.

• #11 Progressive myopia in young adults and how to manage it | My Kids Vision

  https://www.mykidsvision.org/knowledge-centre/progressive-myopia-in-young-adults-and-how-to-manage-it

  Typically, myopia appears during childhood and worsens until the late teens to early twenties. […] In young adults, myopia can develop and progress but is less rapid and frequent than in kids and younger teens. […] Progressive myopia describes when a persons short-sightedness continually worsens over a period of time, due to abnormal eye growth. This results in blurry vision and more difficulty with seeing distant objects when the prescription needs updating. […] Myopia among young adults can be linked to certain behaviours and lifestyles, such as studying at university, more time spent on close work, and less time spent outdoors. […] Around 40% of adults in their 20s will experience worsening, or progression, of their myopia. […] Myopia can also begin in early adulthood (18 years and older) after a childhood of normal vision.

• #12 Does nearsightedness (myopia) get worse as kids get older?  | MiSight® 1 day

  https://misight.com/blog/does-nearsightedness-myopia-get-worse-kids-get-older

  Myopia usually develops in childhood, around ages 5 to 14, and continues to worsen until early adulthood. The younger a child is, the faster it gets worse, and there’s a gradual slowing as they get older, said Dr. Kwan, OD, FAAO, Senior Manager of Myopia Management at CooperVision. Myopia does get worse with age. Complaining about blurred vision and headaches can often be an early symptom. […] The very first thing you can do for your child’s eyesight is know what to look for early on. Is your child struggling to see the board at school? Do you notice them squinting when looking at objects in the distance? Are they sitting closer than usual to the television or holding their iPads close to their face? If so, myopia could be the cause. […] There isn’t a great body of evidence about how nutrition may affect myopia development and progression, but there is good evidence that sleep also influences myopia progression. The time you go to sleep and how long you sleep, as a child, impacts myopia, Kwan said. If they are in bed before 9:30pm and sleep at least eight hours that is best. If they are up past 10:00pm and sleep less than 8 hours, that’s more risk-inducing.

• #12 Does nearsightedness (myopia) get worse as kids get older?  | MiSight® 1 day

  https://misight.com/blog/does-nearsightedness-myopia-get-worse-kids-get-older

  Myopia progression lessens by 15% every year the child gets older, but this distracts from the fact that we need to focus on both the age and the prescription, not just the gradual slowing itself. For the best chance at good long-term eye health, we should hopefully be at -3.00 or less by the time they graduate high school.

• #13 Why Progressive Myopia Is a Concern for Children and Adults

  https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia/progression/

  The odds of developing cataracts increase significantly for those with myopia. People with myopia are especially at risk for posterior subcapsular cataracts. […] Myopia even low myopia greatly increases a person’s risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma. […] Nearsightedness triples the likelihood that a person will experience retinal detachment. As with other myopia-related complications, the risk increases with myopia progression. […] The best thing you can do about myopia progression is reduce your child’s risk for developing myopia. Research shows that children who spend more time outdoors and less time doing near work have a lower prevalence of myopia. […] If your child already has progressive myopia, the best thing you can do is schedule annual eye exams. Your eye doctor needs to monitor how much and how fast your childs eyes are changing. […] If someone has progressed to high myopia, it is vital that they have a dilated eye exam. This more comprehensive exam is necessary to look for signs of the serious complications mentioned above.

• #13 Why Progressive Myopia Is a Concern for Children and Adults

  https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia/progression/

  People who have progressive myopia and high myopia have a much higher risk of complications than those with low or no myopia. […] The most common cause of childhood myopia is the elongation of the eye from front to back. In progressive myopia, this elongation continues. Over time, the retina and other delicate tissues in the eyes become stretched and thin. […] The eye problems associated with high myopia primarily result from this stretching and thinning. Unfortunately, they are serious and can cause irreversible vision loss and even blindness. […] Myopic maculopathy is also known as myopic macular degeneration. The risk for myopic maculopathy increases exponentially as the degree of myopia increases. […] People with any degree of myopia have a 100 times greater risk for developing myopic maculopathy. Those who have high myopia have more than 800 times the risk.

• #14 Does Myopia Progression Affect Adults? – Optometrists.org

  https://www.optometrists.org/general-practice-optometry/guide-to-myopia-management/does-myopia-progression-affect-adults/

  Recent research has shown that over 20% of adults experience increasing myopia. […] Myopia progression is a significant increase in nearsightedness that continues to worsen each year. […] Worsening myopia has become a growing concern among eye care professionals due to its correlation to an increased risk of serious eye diseases. […] While in the past, myopia was thought to stabilize as the eye reaches its adult size (around age 20), recent research shows that myopia can in fact progress into adulthood. […] After five years, researchers found that 21 percent of the participants showed progressive myopia of at least -1.00D. […] In addition, some adults experience adult onset of myopia progression, in which their once stabilized distance vision begins to worsen as they age. […] Most adults spend at least 8.5 hours each day on a digital device, placing excessive stress on the eyes focusing muscles. This not only leads to headaches and eyestrain, it can also cause myopia progression. […] Myopia progression can continue into adulthood and has been linked to an increased risk of sight-threatening diseases. […] Myopia management is a treatment program that can help to reduce myopia progression to preserve your ocular health.

• #15 Myopia (nearsightedness) | AOA

  https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-and-vision-conditions/myopia

  Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. […] Myopia affects nearly 30% of the U.S. population. […] Symptoms of myopia may also be a sign of variations in blood sugar levels in people with diabetes or maybe an early indication of a developing cataract. […] People with myopia can have difficulty clearly seeing a movie or TV screen, a whiteboard in school or while driving. Generally, myopia first occurs in school-age children. Because the eye continues to grow during childhood, it typically progresses until about age 20. However, myopia may also develop in adults due to visual stress or health conditions such as diabetes. […] Children who are at high risk of progressive myopia (family history, early age of onset, and extended periods of near work) may benefit from treatment options that have been shown to reduce the progression of myopia.

• #16 Myopia – Signs and symptoms of short-sightedness | Clear Chemist

  https://www.clearchemist.co.uk/az-health/myopia/signs-and-symptoms-of-short-sightedness

  The main symptom of short-sightedness (myopia) is distant objects appearing blurred, while near objects can still be seen clearly. […] Short-sightedness usually starts to develop around puberty, but it can develop at any age, including in very young children. […] Short-sightedness often gradually gets worse as a child gets older. This is because as the child grows, their eyes grow longer. The condition tends to stabilise after a person is fully grown, although sometimes it can progress until the mid- to late-20s. […] In older people, the onset of short-sightedness can be an early indication that a cataract is forming. […] Healthcare professionals use a measurement called dioptres (D) to describe how severely short-sighted a person is. […] Mild myopia is a measurement of -0.5D to -3D. […] Moderate myopia is a measurement of -3D to -6D. […] High myopia is a measurement of more than -6D.

• #17

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/shortsightedness/

  Research has found that spending time playing outside as a child may reduce your chances of becoming short-sighted, and existing short-sightedness may progress less quickly. […] Spending a lot of time focusing your eyes on nearby objects, such as reading, writing and possibly using hand-held devices (phones and tablets) and computers can also increase your risk of developing short-sightedness. […] You can find out if you have short-sightedness (myopia) by having an eye test at your local opticians. […] If an eye test finds that you’re short-sighted, you’ll be given a prescription that describes what lenses you need to improve your vision. […] A score of -0.5D to -3D is usually considered to be mild myopia, while a score of more than -6D is considered to be severe or high myopia. […] Glasses or contact lenses are the most common method of correcting short-sightedness (myopia).

• #18 Myopia – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myopia

  The underlying cause of myopia is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include doing work that involves focusing on close objects, greater time spent indoors, urbanization, and a family history of the condition. […] Myopia can be classified into two major types; anatomical and clinical. The types of myopia based on anatomical features are axial, curvature, index and displacement of refractive element. Congenital, simple and pathological myopia are the clinical types of myopia. […] High myopia usually describes myopia of 6.00 or more. People with high myopia are more likely to have retinal detachments and primary open angle glaucoma. They are also more likely to experience floaters, shadow-like shapes which appear in the field of vision. In addition to this, high myopia is linked to macular degeneration, cataracts, and significant visual impairment.

• #19 Nearsightedness (Myopia): Risk Factors, Symptoms, & Diagnosis

  https://www.healthline.com/health/nearsightedness

  Having severe myopia can increase your risk for serious eye conditions such as glaucoma, myopic maculopathy, cataracts, and retinal detachment. […] Certain treatments, including bifocals, contact lenses, corneal reshaping therapy, and eye drops, may help prevent nearsightedness from progressing. […] If you have myopia and wear contact lenses or have other vision issues, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends seeing an eye doctor once a year. […] Childhood myopia can often get worse until your 20s. This is because the body and the eyes are still growing. However, treatments such as bifocals, contact lenses, corneal reshaping therapy, and eye drops may help prevent vision from worsening. […] If your nearsightedness is untreated, you may experience eye strain, squinting, and headaches. […] This eye condition is caused by a refractive error that occurs in people whose eyeballs are slightly longer.

• #19 Nearsightedness (Myopia): Risk Factors, Symptoms, & Diagnosis

  https://www.healthline.com/health/nearsightedness

  Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye condition caused by a refractive error that makes faraway objects appear fuzzy or blurry. […] The most common symptom of nearsightedness is having blurry vision when you look at faraway objects. […] Symptoms of nearsightedness can include: blurry vision when looking at faraway objects, eye strain, which is when your eyes hurt or feel tired, squinting in order to see far-off objects, headaches. […] Myopia tends to develop in children and adolescents and may get worse as they approach their early 20s. […] According to a 2019 clinical trial of specific FDA-approved soft contact lenses in children, contact lenses for myopia control can be effective in slowing the progression of nearsightedness. […] The long-term outlook for people with myopia is good. Myopia can worsen from childhood until your 20s. However, most people with nearsightedness see great improvement with treatment, including corrective lenses or surgery.

• #20 Myopia and pathological myopia | RNIB

  https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/myopia-and-pathological-myopia/

  Most people with myopia of less than -6.00D dont develop any further problems. This is sometimes known as simple myopia, meaning that your eyes are healthy and that the blurriness that your myopia causes is easily corrected for with glasses or contact lenses. […] If you have myopia higher than -6.00D, you may be at greater risk of developing the following eye conditions: posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts. […] If you’ve been diagnosed with pathological or degenerative myopia, you have very high myopia, and your eye also shows degenerative changes affecting the back of the eye (the retina). […] Unfortunately, not all the changes that happen in pathological myopia, such as retinal atrophy and lacquer cracks, can be treated. […] If you start to develop new blood vessels at the macula, this can be treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment.

• #21 Myopia | A Guide to Your Eye Health | Guide Dogs UKFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterest

  https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/eye-conditions/myopia/

  If you have high or pathological myopia, it’s even more important to have regular eye tests and get help quickly if you notice changes to your sight. […] Degenerative myopia will be diagnosed when someone with high myopia also experiences degenerative changes at the back of the eye, in addition to their significant short-sightedness.

• #22 Myopia and pathological myopia | RNIB

  https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/myopia-and-pathological-myopia/

  If you already have high myopia, there are no treatments available to stop your eye from developing the complications of high or pathological myopia. […] The higher your level of myopia is, the higher the risk of developing eye conditions associated with myopia and pathological myopia. […] Many people with pathological myopia find that they are sensitive to light, known as photophobia. […] If you have pathological myopia or an eye condition caused by high myopia, you may have sight problems which cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

• #23 Progressive myopia in young adults and how to manage it | My Kids Vision

  https://www.mykidsvision.org/knowledge-centre/progressive-myopia-in-young-adults-and-how-to-manage-it

  Orthokeratology, also known as ortho-k, involves wearing an individually designed rigid contact lens that gently and temporarily alters the shape of the front surface of the eye during sleep. […] Ortho-k is the only treatment with evidence for stabilizing eye growth in young adults with myopia (up to age 29), compared to spectacles and soft contact lenses, although it is a very small amount of evidence without the same strength or volume as for children. […] There is no evidence for using atropine eye drops to slow myopia progression in young adults and there can be noticeable side effects from using atropine, including blurred vision for reading and sensitivity to light due to larger pupils. […] Progressive myopia in young adults may require more frequent eye examinations than usual, for example every six to twelve months. […] Oftentimes, since spectacles or contact lenses will be needed anyway to see clearly, using a myopia control design poses little risk and offers potential benefit to slow myopia progression.

• #24 Short-sightedness or myopia: kids & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/short-sightedness

  If youre short-sighted, distant objects look blurry. […] Short-sightedness typically starts during puberty. It tends to get worse as children move into the teenage years and young adulthood. […] If your child is short-sighted, they might say that far-away objects seem blurry, whereas close-up objects are clearer. They might need to squint or partially close their eyes to see distant objects clearly. […] Your child will need to have their eyes and glasses checked every 6-12 months. This is because vision tends to change, and short-sightedness can get worse as your child gets older. […] If your childs short-sightedness gets worse rapidly, its worth asking your eye specialist about interventions that might slow down the process.

• #25 When should we start myopia control and when should we stop? | My Kids Vision

  https://www.mykidsvision.org/knowledge-centre/when-should-we-start-myopia-control-and-when-should-we-stop

  Children will benefit more from myopia control at younger age because myopia progresses faster in younger eyes. […] A treatment may be stopped if there is some concern with suitability, tolerance, side effects or cost over time, but even if this is the case, your teen will still require glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. […] Once myopia is stable, the young adult with myopia still needs regular eye exams to monitor their eye health, as higher levels of myopia bring with them higher risks of eye diseases and even vision impairment in adulthood.

• #26 How Does Myopia Affect Daily Life?

  https://www.sriramakrishnahospital.com/blog/ophthalmology/how-does-myopia-affect-daily-life/

  Nearsightedness or myopia, is a common vision problem where close-up objects are clear, but distant ones appear blurry. It can develop slowly or quickly, often starting in childhood or adolescence. […] Myopia affects many people and is a vision problem and usually myopia correction involves glasses, contact lenses or surgery. […] In case you have myopia or nearsightedness, you may experience symptoms like: Feeling tired after driving, Eye strain, Objects far away look blurry, Headaches. […] Myopia usually develops in childhood. It often gets worse during early childhood but typically stabilizes by the time you reach your late teens. […] Uncorrected myopia can make daily life challenging, especially for children and those affected. Simple tasks like reading signs, recognizing faces, or seeing the board in class can become difficult.

• #26 How Does Myopia Affect Daily Life?

  https://www.sriramakrishnahospital.com/blog/ophthalmology/how-does-myopia-affect-daily-life/

  The effect of myopia, whether corrected or uncorrected, on quality of life is usually assessed through surveys that cover symptoms, activity limitations, emotional and social effects, and other inconveniences. […] Myopia isn’t just about needing glasses. Once it starts in children and teenagers, it usually gets worse every few months until their late teens or early adulthood. […] The term “myopia control” is used to refer to treatments designed to slow down the progression of myopia. […] Myopia control is especially important for children, as this is when myopia is most likely to worsen quickly. […] While there is no cure for short sightedness since it often runs in families, there are ways you might reduce your risk of developing nearsightedness. […] Some eye experts suggest that you might lower the risk of developing myopia for yourself or your child by spending more time outdoors and limiting screen time. […] It’s particularly important these days to set limits for both your children and yourself on activities that can cause eye strain.

• #27 Progressive myopia in young adults and how to manage it | My Kids Vision

  https://www.mykidsvision.org/knowledge-centre/progressive-myopia-in-young-adults-and-how-to-manage-it

  Each year, between 10% and 20% of young adults develop myopia. […] High myopia increases the lifetime risk of serious myopia-related eye disease. […] Worsening myopia can burden day-to-day life in a variety of ways, causing difficulties with work, study, driving, and participating in social events. […] There are very little research studies which investigate how well treatments work to slow myopia progression in young adults. […] For young adults who have progressive myopia, it is still worth considering a myopia control treatment option. […] Standard single vision spectacles correct the blurred vision of myopia but are not effective at slowing progression of myopia. […] Two of the leading spectacle lenses for slowing myopia progression currently available are the Hoya MiYOSMART and the Essilor Stellest lenses.

• #28 Short-sightedness (myopia) | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/short-sightedness-myopia

  If you are short-sighted objects that are distant will look blurred. […] Short-sightedness (also known as myopia or near-sightedness) is a very common eye problem. If you are short-sighted, distant objects will look blurred. Myopia generally begins in childhood. […] Short-sightedness usually appears in the pre-teen years and can get worse for a few years. It can also develop later even in early adulthood. It’s becoming more common. […] If you are short-sighted, distant objects will appear blurred when you look at them. […] You might notice that other people can see distant objects more clearly than you can. You might also get headaches or have difficulty driving. […] Children might have difficulty reading the board in class or be reluctant to play outdoor sports. Your child might squint to see things at a distance, or they might sit very close to the television. […] You might find your short-sightedness is worse at night. […] Recent research suggests that certain treatments might be able to slow the progression of short-sightedness.

• #29 Understanding Shortsight: Symptoms & Solutions

  https://www.centreforsight.com/eye-conditions/why-i-need-glasses/shortsight

  Shortsightedness, or myopia, is a relatively common eye condition that causes distance vision to appear out of focus, while close objects can be seen clearly. […] 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.

Zobacz więcej