{"id":1521,"date":"2021-01-11T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T11:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1521"},"modified":"2026-01-20T06:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:14:04","slug":"nearsightedness-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/nearsightedness-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Nearsightedness &#8211; Symptoms, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nearsightedness\n(myopia) is a common condition of vision in which you can clearly see objects\nnear you but objects are blurry farther away. This occurs when your eye shape\nallows the light rays to bend (refract) inappropriately, projecting stimuli in\nfront of your retina rather than on your retina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearsightedness can develop slowly or rapidly, frequently worsening during infancy and adolescence. Nearsighted continues to run within families. A basic eye exam can confirm nearsightedness. You can compensate for the blur with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/nearsightedness-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-prevention\/#Nearsightedness_Symptoms\" title=\"Nearsightedness Symptoms\">Nearsightedness Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/nearsightedness-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-prevention\/#When_to_see_a_doctor_for_Nearsightedness\" title=\"When to see a doctor for Nearsightedness\">When to see a doctor for Nearsightedness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/nearsightedness-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-prevention\/#Causes_of_Nearsightedness\" title=\"Causes of Nearsightedness\">Causes of Nearsightedness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/nearsightedness-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-prevention\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearsightedness_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Nearsightedness Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearsightedness\nsymptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Ayurveda\/tips-for-healthy-eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blurry vision<\/a><\/strong> when looking at distant objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The need to squint or partially close the eyelids to see clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches caused by eyestrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty seeing while driving a vehicle, particularly at night (night myopia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearsightedness is often first detected during childhood and is commonly diagnosed in adolescents between early school years. A nearsighted child may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistently squint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to sit closer to the TV, movie screen, or classroom front<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seem to be unaware of distant objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blink excessively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rub his or her eyes frequently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Are Humans Slowly Losing Their Eyesight? | The Nearsightedness Epidemic\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qwQzTKHIkb4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Video Source: <\/strong>SciShow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_see_a_doctor_for_Nearsightedness\"><\/span>When to see a doctor for Nearsightedness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your difficulty in clearly seeing objects that are far away (distance blur) is severe enough to prevent you from performing tasks as you wish, or if the quality of your vision diminishes your enjoyment of activities, see an eye doctor. They will assess your degree of nearsightedness and advise you to use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodcontacts.com\/glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"prescription glasses\">prescription glasses<\/a> <\/strong>to improve your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek\nemergency medical care if you experience:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudden or random appearance of many floaters\u2014small specks that seem to drift across your field of vision, a curtain-like shadow over your visual field, or light flashes in one or both eyes\u2014are symptoms of retinal detachment, an uncommon complication of myopia. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency, and time is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular Eye Exams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it may\nnot always be clear that you are having problems with your vision, the American\nAcademy of Ophthalmology recommends the following intervals for routine eye\nexams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are\nat high risk for other eye disorders, such as glaucoma, take a dilated eye exam\nevery one to two years, beginning at age 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not wearing the glasses or specs, have no eye condition signs, and are at low risk of developing eye disorders such as glaucoma, take an eye test at the following intervals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every five to ten years in your age of 20 and 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every two to four years from age of 40 to 54<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every one to three years from age of 55 to 64<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every one to two years after the age of 65<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wear glasses or specs, or you have a health condition that affects your eyes, such as diabetes, you will probably need regular eye checks. Ask your eye doctor how often you need your appointments scheduled. But, if you find any issues with your vision, schedule your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/nearby-health-experts\/speciality\/ophthalmologist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"eye doctor's appointment\">eye doctor&#8217;s appointment<\/a><\/strong> as soon as possible, even if you have had an eye exam recently. For example, blurred vision may mean you need a change to your prescription, or it may be a sign of another problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Exercise\/free-relaxation-tips-for-stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Free Relaxation Tips for Stress<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearsightedness in Children and adolescents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children must be screened for eye disease and have their vision checked at the following ages and intervals by a pediatrician, an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or another professional screener like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anewvisioninc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>A New Vision Inc<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before grade one and every two years during\nschool years, at well-child visits or through school or public screenings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Nearsightedness\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Nearsightedness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eye has two parts that focus on images:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lens is a clear structure concerning the size and shape of M&amp;M candy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of\nthese focusing components has a perfectly smooth curvature in a normally shaped\neye, like a marble surface. A cornea and lens with such curvature bend\n(refract) all incoming light to produce a tightly focused image at the back of\nthe eye, directly on the retina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some risk\nfactors may increase the probability of developing nearsightedness, like as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Genetics:<\/span> <\/strong>Nearsightedness tends to run in families. If one of your parents is nearsighted, your risk of developing the condition is increased. If both parents are nearsighted, the risk is even higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Environmental Conditions:<\/span><\/strong> Several studies support the idea that a lack of outdoor time may increase the chances of developing myopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Complications<\/span>: <\/strong>Nearsightedness is associated with a number of complications ranging from mild to extreme, like as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Reduced quality of life:<\/span><\/strong> Uncorrected nearsightedness can affect your quality of life. You might not be able to perform a task as well as you wish. And your limited vision will distract from your everyday enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Eyestrain:<\/mark><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> <\/mark>Uncorrected nearsightedness can cause your eyes to squint or strain to keep focused. That can lead to headaches and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eyestrain\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372397#:~:text=Eyestrain%20is%20a%20common%20condition,Eyestrain%20can%20be%20annoying.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">eye strain<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Impaired Safety: <\/mark><\/strong>Your own safety and that of others may be jeopardized if you have an uncorrected vision problem. If you drive a car or operate heavy machinery this may be especially dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. <span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Financial Burden:<\/span><\/strong> It can add up the cost of corrective lenses, eye tests, and medical treatments, particularly with a chronic condition such as nearsightedness. In certain situations, the deterioration of vision and the loss of vision will also impact future profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Other Eye Problems:<\/mark> <\/strong>Severe nearsightedness presents an increased risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic maculopathy damage in the central retinal region. The tissues in long eyeballs are stretched and thin, causing tears, swelling, new blood vessels which are weak and easily bleeding, and scarring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common condition of vision in which you can clearly see objects near you but objects are blurry farther away. This occurs when your eye shape allows the light rays to bend (refract) inappropriately, projecting stimuli in front of your retina rather than on your retina. 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