Vision Correction
Myopia is an extremely common vision condition in every age group. It's common to have some degree of myopia, even if it doesn't require any vision correction. However, you may wear contacts or glasses to help blur your vision. You must visit our optometrist every year for myopia management. When it's time to see the optometrist, call Family Vision in Clemson, SC, to get your eye exam and prescription.
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness is another name for myopia. It's highly common around the world, especially in children. When kids have it, it often progresses rapidly. As a result, the child's vision prescription often worsens quickly. Children often squint and may rub their eyes as a result. Myopia control can slow down or stop the condition's progression. This can be done either through medicated eye drops or by using a specialty type of contact lens.
Myopia control is a great way to keep vision from getting as bad as it would without myopia management. Prescriptions usually stabilize during adulthood. When this happens, you no longer need to use myopia control methods. For many adults, surgery is a viable option. However, many people need to pass candidacy for this surgery.
What Causes Myopia?
An abnormal shape of the eyeballs causes this vision condition. When the eyeball is round, the light is focused the right way. However, the light won't focus on the right spot when the eyes have a shape that's too long. Instead of focusing on the retina, it will focus on the area in front of it. This is what causes blurry vision of anything far away.
Myopia Symptoms
Of course, the most obvious symptom of myopia is that you can't see as far away. However, other symptoms may be present. Myopia can cause eye strain and headaches as people try to strain to see. People often rub their eyes, and their work ethic may drop. Myopia can get worse. Ensure you get your eye exam every year for myopia management.
Visit Our Optometrist
Call Family Vision in Clemson, SC, office to make an appointment if you have blurry vision. We would be happy to assist you with any vision correction you need. Call us at (864) 722-9205 to schedule an appointment.
