ARE DISTANT OBJECTS OUT OF FOCUS?

You might have a condition called nearsightedness or myopia.

WHAT IS MYOPIA?

When close objects appear clearly and distant objects are blurry, there is common vision condition known as myopia.

In fact, it is the most common eye condition, affecting nearly 30% of Americans.

A normal eyeball is round. When the front of the eye (the cornea) is elongated, it changes the focal point of the eye, resulting in nearsightedness.

This causes light and images to focus in front of your retina instead of on your retina.

WHAT CAUSES MYOPIA?

While an exact cause of myopia is still unknown, it is believed that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the condition.

Environmental factors can include eye fatigue caused by extended computer use as well as other near vision tasks. Other risks associated with myopia include family history and increased time spent indoors.

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MYOPIA SYMPTOMS

Blurry vision when viewing distant objects
Squinting or partially closing the eyelids to see clearly
Headaches caused by eyestrain
Difficulty seeing while driving a vehicle, especially at night
Need to sit closer to the television, movie screen or the front of the classroom
Being unaware of distant objects
Excessive blinking

TREATING MYOPIA

Many options are available to treat patients with myopia.

Dr. McGee can help choose the treatment that best meets your needs.

Treatment options include:

Prescription Lenses

Eyeglasses

Contact Lenses

Ortho-K or CRT

Refractive Surgery

Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)

PRK (photo refractive keratectomy)

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