Nearsightedness (Myopia)
Nearsightedness or myopia can develop suddenly or over time and tends to run in families. Nearsightedness is a shared vision condition that is best explained by saying that you see “near” objects better than objects far away.
Nearsightedness is caused by an elongated shape of the eye or curved shape of the cornea. The shape of the eye and cornea typically help focus light rays (your vision) directly onto the retina to produce clear vision. With an irregular shape, the light rays focus in front of the retina, instead of on it.
Nearsightedness can be diagnosed with a basic eye examination, and your vision can easily be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or in some cases, refractive surgery, such as LASIK.
If you have any of the following symptoms, you should schedule an eye exam with Dr. Nan Wang to determine if you have myopia:
Squinting (or partially closing) the eyes to see clearly
Objects in the distance appear blurry, but objects close up are clear (such as books)
Problems reading road signs when driving, especially at night Frequent headaches (possibly caused by eyestrain)
Dr. Wang at the Hope Eye Center offers comprehensive eye care for the Houston, Texas, area.