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Myopia is also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, it can affect 20% to 30% of the population. Nearsightedness is when light entering the eye is focused incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred but closed objects are clear. Shortsightedness is a type of refractive error of the eye. Nearsightedness or myopia, is a common eye problem and it has become more increased in recent years. If a person has nearsightedness, difficult in reading road signs and seeing distant objects clearly, but will be able to see well for close-up tasks such as reading and computer use. In myopia, close objects look clear but distant objects appear blurred. It is a disorder of eye focusing, not an eye disease. Myopia can also occur in adults. Myopia are in two forms, low myopia and high myopia. If the myopia is mild form, it is called low myopia and in severe form known as high myopia. High myopia will usually found between the ages of 20-30 years old people. If we are suffering with high myopia, usually correct vision easily with glasses, contact lenses or sometimes with refractive surgery is needed. People with high myopia may also have a chance of developing glaucoma and cataracts. Major cause of shortsightedness occurs when the physical length of the eye is greater than the optical length. Both males and females equally affected with myopia. Myopia can run in families, so more chance to develop it. Nearsightedness affects males and females equally. People who have a family history of nearsightedness are more likely to develop it. Most eyes with nearsightedness are healthy, but a small number of people with severe myopia develop a form of retinal degeneration. Children who grow too quickly are also at increased risk for high myopia. High myopia symptoms and conditions can affect children's performance in school. Headaches, eyestrain, squinting or fatigue when driving, playing sports, or looking more than a few feet away are the common symptoms of high myopia. Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery are the common treatments for myopia correction. If a person with high myopia, usual prescription for glasses or contact lens is a negative number, that is -3.00. If the number become higher, lens capacity will be stronger. Refractive surgery is the effective way to treat myopia. Because the surgery helps to reduce or completely avoid the dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The most common procedures for myopia are performed with a laser. The most common surgery to correct myopia is LASIK. Saraswathi Eye Hospital Madurai offers you a one stop solution to all your eye problems. The treatment for high myopia ia available in Saraswathi Eye Hospital at affordable cost. Dr.Baskara Rajan one of the leading eye surgeon specialist in India offer best and affordable services for the patients suffering with any eye problems. For more information, just enquire and clear your doubt - High Myopia Treatment
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