Short-sightedness (myopia) - NHS Short-sightedness (myopia) is a very common eye condition where you cannot see objects far away clearly It's usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses
Causes of Short-Sightedness: Understanding the Reasons Genetics and Hereditary Factors that Contribute to Short-Sightedness Genetics play a significant role in the development of short-sightedness If one or both parents are short-sighted, there is a higher likelihood that their children will also develop myopia
Short-sightedness (myopia) - healthdirect Short-sightedness, or myopia, is a common eye problem that makes distant objects to appear blurred Learn how it affects vision and how it is treated
Myopia (Short-Sightedness): Causes and Treatment - OCL Vision What is myopia? In myopia, light entering the eye is focused before it reaches the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurry The condition can vary in severity, from mild to moderate, or severe (high myopia)
What causes short-sightedness, and is there a cure? 1 Laser Eye Surgery This process uses lasers to change the shape of the cornea altering the way light is focused on the eye and removing the need for corrective contact lenses or glasses