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Nearsightedness
What is Nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness (a.k.a. myopia) occurs when one has difficulty
focusing on distant objects. Close objects are seen properly in this condition
that occurs when the light that comes into the eye is focused improperly due to
an excessively long eyeball or a cornea with excessive curvature.
Statistics and Risk Factors
Thirty percent of Americans have nearsightedness, which typically
emerges first in children of school age. Usually it will develop before a
person reaches twenty years of age. Family history may play a part in causing
this condition, as may the strain of close vision work.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Nearsightedness can be diagnosed during an examination by an
optometrist. Treatment includes:
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses, which affect how light images pass into your eyes. These may have to be utilized all the time or only for specific activities such as driving.
- Laser techniques
- Refractive surgery
- Orthokeratology, a non-invasive method in which special contact lenses steadily change the cornea's curvature as time passes
How Can I Save Money on Vision Care?
Proper vision care is vital for both adults and
children, yet it is often overlooked because of the cost. You may be able to save a substantial amount of money through an insurance program, such as the vision plans offered through HumanaOne.
