Myopia occurs when the cornea is too curved or the eye is too long. This causes light to focus in front of the retina, resulting in blurry distance vision. Myopia is a hereditary condition that is very common. It normally starts to appear between the ages of eight and 12 years old, and almost always before the age of 20. As the body ages, the condition often worsens. It typically stabilizes in adulthood.

Symptoms of Myopia

• Blurry distance vision

Diagnosing Myopia
If nearsightedness is occurring in your child, how will you know about it? Many times, parents may notice that their child is having difficulty seeing the television, or a teacher may notice that a child is struggling to see the chalkboard. Or, myopia may be diagnosed in a school eye screening.

Treating Myopia
If you or your child has myopia, glasses and contact lenses may be used for temporary treatment. There are several procedures performed at the Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center that can surgically reduce or eliminate myopia.