Question 1

my vision seems fuzzy lately.  can nearsightedness show up in your 30's?

Accepted Answer

Yes,other causes too: Yes, myopia (near-sightedness) can show up in the 30's, although usually will appear earlier. There are many other possible causes for "fuzzy" vision, and you should be examined by an ophthalmologist to find the reason.

Question 2

what is nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

Can't see far things: Nearsightedness (myopia) is a visual acuity problem in which a person cannot see distant objects clearly, but can see near objects just fine. His eyes are unable to clearly focus when looking at objects more than about 10 feet away. An very nearsighted person (high myopia) may be unable to see clearly objects only one or two feet away.

Question 3

how common is nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

Very: This is the condition of the eyes in which near vision is generally ok but far vision is blurry.  Also termed myopia.  It is very common to a greater or lesser degree up to about 40% of the population by age 25.  It is usually easily corrected with eyeglass, contact lenses, or refractive surgery like lasik.

Question 4

how do you fix nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

Glasses, contacts : Near sighted people see better up close without glasses, and need glasses for distance vision. Glasses, contact lenses and surgery can be used to help a near sighted person see better.

Question 5

can i decrease nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

Laser surgery/glasse: There is much you can do on your own to decrease near-sightedness. This only means you can't see things far away too well, but things close up are good...So for most people, having near-  is better than far-sightedness etc..
Consult an eye doc--ophthalmologist--for possible glasses, contacts, or even laser surgery if deemed appropriate for your eyes.
Good luck..

Question 6

what is myopia (nearsightedness)?

Accepted Answer

Trouble Seeing Far: Myopia occurs in many people and means you have problems seeing far away but usually don't have trouble reading or seeing things closer to you. Typically it can't be prevented and occurs when the eye becomes a bit more oval or longer in shape. Any changes in vision should be evaluated by a doctor to be sure that it's not something more severe or dangerous. For example, diabetes can affect vision.

Question 7

what are the causes of nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

Nearsghtedness: T?His by abnlarge has a familial component.  In later years it can develop as a cataract type change.

Question 8

why did i get nearsightedness at age 19?

Accepted Answer

IT IS COMMON(MYOPIA): Nearsitedness (american english)and shortsitedness(british english) is common condition in young people where light that comes does not directly focus on the retina and makes distant objects out of focus.Medical term(myopia)
there have been studies which found relationship between myopia and higher iq, and between myopia and school achievemen
it is corrected with corrective lens glasses or contacts.

Question 9

how will nearsightedness affect my lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

It should not: Nearsightedness should not affect your life, if you wear corrective lenses.  Without correction, you will have difficulty seeing things at a distance clearly but if that is the only eye condition you have, it shouldn't significantly change your life.  Once you get eyeglasses or contact lenses, you will be able to see more clearly.

Question 10

could nearsightedness lead to longsightedness?

Accepted Answer

No : What happens as one approaches middle age is the focusing power of your eye declines. So that people, even nearsighted ones, can have difficulty focusing at objects up close. This is called presbyopia. It is often confused with developing farsightedness--but the 2 conditions are different.

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