At Family Eye Clinic, we treat a variety of eye conditions and diseases. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common condition that affects children and adults. Our dedicated team of eye doctors offer individualized care and treatment for myopia. You can learn more about the symptoms of myopia and why treatment is important below:
What is Myopia?
Myopia is a refractive error caused by an elongated eyeball and too much curvature in the cornea. Any light that enters the eye isn’t focused correctly and lands in front of the retina. Myopia will generally start during childhood and worsens through the teenage years until it stabilizes in early adulthood. It's typically caused by genetics, but there are other causes, such as too much screen time.
Symptoms of Myopia
It's always best to have a comprehensive eye exam to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. However, some common signs of myopia include:
- Objects appearing blurry at a distance
- Constant squinting to see clearly
- Eye strain
- Frequent Headaches
Children with myopia will also display some of the common signs below:
- Rubbing eyes often
- Excessive blinking
- Squinting
- Sitting close to the TV
Vision issues can contribute how children learn in school. Due to the condition, they may become frustrated and show disinterest in school. Controlling myopia is important to prevent any learning delays in children.
Myopia Control
Myopia is treatable and there are various treatments to help with correction. Many patients use glasses and contacts to help them seem more clearly. There are also other options, such as multifocal contact lenses or atropine eye drops. These methods may not completely cure myopia, but can help prevent severe nearsightedness that can occur later in life.
Contact us for Treatment Today
At Family Eye Clinic in Sherwood, North Little Rock, or Little Rock, AR, we are dedicated to our helping our patients and improving their eye health. If you are interested in learning more about myopia and the treatments we offer, contact our office today. We would be happy to set you up with an appointment with one of our eye doctors and look to helping you see more clearly!