Myopia

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error where close objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry.

Light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina, instead of directly on it.
This is usually because the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved.

Genetics:
- Runs in families; if one or both parents are myopic, the risk increases.
Environmental factors:
- Prolonged near work: Reading, studying, or using screens for long periods, especially at a young age.
- Lack of outdoor time: Studies show children who spend more time outdoors have a lower risk of developing myopia.
Eye growth problems:
- During childhood and adolescence, the eye may grow too long, leading to myopia.
Other contributing factors:
- Poor lighting while reading or working
- Incorrect posture
- Uncorrected minor refractive errors in early stages

Concave lenses (minus-powered glasses or contact lenses)
Laser surgery (e.g., LASIK) for adults
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Special night lenses to reshape the cornea temporarily
Myopia control: Special lenses or drops (like atropine) in children to slow its progression

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