Nearsightedness
Alternate Names : Myopia
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no way to prevent nearsightedness or stop its progression.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
People who are very nearsighted are more likely to develop serious eye problems such as:
holes or tears in the retina.
high pressure in the eye, called glaucoma
degeneration in the central portion of the retina, called macular degeneration
cataracts
As they age, these people must be followed more closely by an eye doctor to prevent vision loss.
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