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Oct 7
There is no known medical condition or term called "mayopia." It is possible that it may be a misspelling or misunderstanding of another term. If you have any additional information or context, please provide it so that I can offer a more accurate answer.
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Oct 7
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition in which light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina, instead of on it. This results in blurred vision for distant objects, while close objects appear clear.
Causes:
- Inherited factors: Myopia is often genetic.
- Environmental factors: Prolonged near work (e.g., reading, working on a computer) can contribute to myopia, especially in children and teens.
- Eye shape: Myopic eyes are elongated from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina.
Symptoms:
- Difficulty seeing distant objects
- Squinting or narrowing eyes to focus
- Headaches or eye strain from trying to see clearly
- Reduced vision at night or in dim light
Treatment:
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses: These correct the refractive error and focus light on the retina.
- Laser surgery (LASIK, PRK): These procedures reshape the cornea to improve vision.
- Implants (intraocular lenses): Artificial lenses can be implanted to correct myopia.
Complications:
Unmanaged myopia can lead to increased risk of:
- Retinal detachment: A serious eye condition where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye.
- Glaucoma: A condition where increased pressure inside the eye can damage the optic nerve.
- Macular degeneration: A progressive eye disease that can cause central vision loss.
Causes:
- Inherited factors: Myopia is often genetic.
- Environmental factors: Prolonged near work (e.g., reading, working on a computer) can contribute to myopia, especially in children and teens.
- Eye shape: Myopic eyes are elongated from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina.
Symptoms:
- Difficulty seeing distant objects
- Squinting or narrowing eyes to focus
- Headaches or eye strain from trying to see clearly
- Reduced vision at night or in dim light
Treatment:
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses: These correct the refractive error and focus light on the retina.
- Laser surgery (LASIK, PRK): These procedures reshape the cornea to improve vision.
- Implants (intraocular lenses): Artificial lenses can be implanted to correct myopia.
Complications:
Unmanaged myopia can lead to increased risk of:
- Retinal detachment: A serious eye condition where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye.
- Glaucoma: A condition where increased pressure inside the eye can damage the optic nerve.
- Macular degeneration: A progressive eye disease that can cause central vision loss.
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