by Daniel Millions


Myopia also known as nearsightedness is a common problem
effecting more then one third the population today. Myopia makes
it so that persons effected by it cannot see signs or objects
far away without glasses. So what things can be done to improve
this? How can we help this growing problem? There are many kinds
of treatment, you are not alone, with this problem there are
many studies and cases going on to find more ways to cure this
problem.

First we have to identify the problem and know what signs we
have evidence of. Headache is a big one, Eyestrain and Fatigue
are also large signs after you try and see something off in the
distance but cant make it out. Squinting causes headaches,
people with Myopia tend to see objects as blurry and indistinct.

Myopia is a defect that cause the eye to be thicker from the
back to front. Because of this defect it causes light rays to
point in front of the retina not on the retina surface. Myopia
is Hereditary and usually manifests in childhood. This can
either get better with age or it can worsen causing Myopic
Creep. This can be corrected however, you don't have to suffer
with it. There are cases however that are either severe or
pathologic. Pathologic or debilitating Myopia usually only
manifests in those with elongated eyeballs.

Glasses or Contact Lens's are the typical treatment for
nearsightedness. People with Myopia have a negative prescription
order, and most need to wear glasses all the time. Refractive
Surgery is also another option that can be done, it allows the
cornea to be flattened allowing light to focus on the retina
correctly. To correct mild nearsightedness surgeons will implant
plastic corneal rings which alter the shape of the cornea.

Lasik's Surgery is also an option, this will correct the problem
with the cornea however the person getting the surgery might
still require glasses for reading. Many people see this as a
benefit because they no longer need to have glasses to drive or
do sports. Lasik's is a good option if you want to have freedom
back in normal life and only need glasses for reading.

In orthokeratology the patient wears contact lenses that correct
the cornea over time. The Cornea then retains the new shape
allowing light rays to be viewed normally. Until recently there
have been no medications available to people with Myopia,
however in 2001 a new photosensitive drug called Vysudine, this
drug allows revascularization of abnormal growth of blood cells
in Pathologic Myopia. Getting this prescription can help with
problems you have with Myopia. Ask your doctor about it.

An eye exam is needed to actually diagnose Myopia. It is also
the leading eye problem, however with the treatments available
it is slowly becoming less and less of a problem. It is
recommended to get regular treatment if you have Myopia. If you
suspect you have it then you should get an exam and get treated
as soon as possible to prevent any future problems from
occurring.

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