Myopia
Myopia or nearsightedness, as it is commonly referred to is a condition of the eye that results in blurred distance vision. The cornea and lens focus light rays from distant objects in front of the retina. This incorrect focusing of light results in blurred images of objects at a distance.
Corrective Options Available for Myopia:
- Corrective Lenses (glasses): Eyeglasses are, of course, the classic way to correct vision problems. They've been helping those problems since the 13th century. The lenses can also be manufactured in such a way as to treat astigmatism in conjunction with the myopia.
- Contact Lenses: Contact lenses are delicately crafted, very thin optical discs generally smaller than a dime, worn directly on the eye. They are comfortably held in place by a natural layer of tears present between the contact lens and the cornea. Contacts eliminate the barriers encountered with spectacles that interfere with the line of sight above, below and to the sides of the eye, offering outstanding peripheral vision.
In addition, contacts can reduce or eliminate the image distortion sometimes caused by eyeglasses.
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