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Myopia is the inability of a person to see the distant
objects clearly. It is also known as near sightedness or short sightedness.  Myopia is a condition where a person cannot see distant objects clearly. This vision problem is experienced by almost one-third of the population. Myopia affects men and women equally. It is often discovered in school children and becomes progressively worse through adolescence and stabilizes in early adulthood. For proper eyesight, the cornea (the clear window in front of the eye) and the lens (behind the pupil) of the eye must properly focus or ‘refract’ light onto the retina (the light sensitive layer at the back of the eye). Myopia occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature. Therefore, the light entering the eye is not focused correctly and distant objects appear to be blurred. The exact cause of myopia is unknown. However, the following factors can contribute to the development of myopia-  Heredity Improper reading habitsThe most common symptom of myopia is difficulty seeing distant objects like a movie or TV screen or the blackboard in school. Myopia can be diagnosed by a simple vision test. A myopic has problem reading the Snellen eye chart. Myopia can be corrected with the help of eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery. |
Latest Publication and Research on Myopia - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness parameters in myopic population using scanning laser polarimetry (GDxVCC). - Published by PubMed
Use of Ready-Made Spectacles to Meet Visual Needs in a Low-Resource Adult Population. - Published by PubMed
Exome sequencing reveals CCDC111 mutation associated with high myopia. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of corneal sensitivity, tear function and corneal staining following laser in situ keratomileusis with two femtosecond laser platforms. - Published by PubMed
Juvenile eye growth, when completed? An evaluation based on IOL-Master axial length data, cross-sectional and longitudinal. - Published by PubMed
Evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness parameters in myopic population using scanning laser polarimetry (GDxVCC). - Published by PubMed
Use of Ready-Made Spectacles to Meet Visual Needs in a Low-Resource Adult Population. - Published by PubMed
Exome sequencing reveals CCDC111 mutation associated with high myopia. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of corneal sensitivity, tear function and corneal staining following laser in situ keratomileusis with two femtosecond laser platforms. - Published by PubMed
Juvenile eye growth, when completed? An evaluation based on IOL-Master axial length data, cross-sectional and longitudinal. - Published by PubMed
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vv1201(Guest)
Posted on: 01/24/2010 SPH CYCl AXIS -5.00 -0.25 160 -5.50 -.50 10 Sir, I am a 20 year college student. My power s constantly increasing. Doctors say that power should remain constant by this time. Is there any cure for this..so that I could be free of my specks..or any kind of surgery? Is there any problem because of this constant increase? I have no aother ailment Kindly suggest the best possible surgical treatmnent for my eyes so that there are no furthur problems.
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S.PRASAD
Posted on: 09/26/2009 SPH CYL AXIS R -7.50 -1.00 20 L -8.00 -2.00 160 Sir, I've determined to correct the vision of both my eyes. The satus of the same is mentioned above. I'm an healthy male with no co-existing disease what-so-ever & aged 37 & half. Kindly suggest me the best possible surgical treatement for both my eyes & what can be the cost & duration of recovery.
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Harkeerat19
Posted on: 11/11/2009 I would recommend to try natural therapy at your nearest center as it has no side effects and is 100% risk free.
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silva(Guest)
Posted on: 08/15/2009 my daughter is 12 years old she suffer from miopia diseases. Now the glases number are -7.5 my daughter cound not stay a day without of cocolat and eat very much salt before. is good for her to eat cocolat every day and do you think can be a didases that cause the miopia to my daughter. thank you
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Harkeerat19
Posted on: 11/11/2009 This is not due to any intake problem.
Firstly is there a family history of poor vision?
Secondly at that age the best prescribed opinion for you would be natural therapy.
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mridu paban gogoi(Guest)
Posted on: 11/17/2008 getting white lines during vision still using glasses those are in zigzag format and feel dryness of eyes. even irritation in both eyes. I used both cylindrical n spherical glass. pl help me. |
My daughter is myopic(-1&-7.5). Should she wear glasses throughout the day or only while watching TV? When can she start wearing contacts(she is going to be 19 soon)?