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What is myopia?
If you are nearsighted, this means that you cannot see objects in the distance clearly. The further away an object is from you, the more difficult it is to focus on this object. The term myopia refers to the sharp vision of nearby objects. Nearsightedness is also called myopia and is the opposite of farsightedness. If you are nearsighted you have a minus power, for example -2.75, and if you are farsighted you have a plus power, for example +2.75.
Symptoms of myopia
People who are nearsighted cannot see objects far away from them clearly. This often manifests itself while driving, exercising or in the classroom
In addition to blurred vision, myopia often leads to headaches and eye strain.
What causes myopia?
Myopia has 2 different causes:
Too long an eye. This means that the distance between the front of the eye (cornea) and the back of the eye (retina) is too large. This causes the light rays to converge in front of the retina. Another name for this form of myopia is axis myopia.
A cornea or eye lens that is too convex. Because light rays are refracted too much, they come together in front of the retina. Another name for this form of myopia is refractive myopia.
Because the focus of the light rays converges in front of the retina, this leads to blurred vision.
Is myopia hereditary?
Myopia can be hereditary. For example, children of nearsighted parents are often also nearsighted. However, research shows that myopia can be highly dependent on your lifestyle. For example, reading often and intensively or looking at a screen contributes to the development of myopia, especially in (young) children. Fortunately, there are numerous viewing solutions for people who are nearsighted, for example contact lenses, An glasses or a laser treatment.
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