Why Is My Child's Myopia Worsening? | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Myopia[1] is not only blurry vision but can also lead to serious sight-threatening eye diseases.

Myopia typically develops in childhood as a result of the eye growing too long from front to back (axial length). Myopia causes an inability to see distant images and objects clearly, such as the board in the classroom, the TV screen across the room, or the clock on the wall.

A myopic eye focuses an image at the front of the retina, instead of directly on the retina, causing blurry distant vision. Myopia can be corrected using corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses[2] and is noted on the eye doctor’s optical prescription by a negative sign, such as -1.00 or -2.25.

Myopia can be inherited, or can be caused by lifestyle habits. The condition tends to worsen as children grow older, as their eyes continu...