Myopia (Nearsightedness) Directory
People who have myopia (nearsightedness) have difficulty seeing distant objects and signs, but can clearly see objects that are near. In nearsighted people, the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, so the light entering the eye is not focused correctly. Nearsightedness runs in families and usually appears in childhood. Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery can correct nearsightedness. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about myopia/nearsightedness, including its symptoms, how it is corrected, and much more.
Medical Reference
Understanding Symptoms of Vision Problems
Get a list of symptoms for various vision problems from the eye experts at WebMD.
Eye Health and Nearsightedness in Children and Adults
Read about nearsightedness -- also called myopia -- in children.
Eye Health and Nearsightedness in Children
Read about nearsightedness -- also called myopia -- in children.
What Is Night Blindness?
WebMD explains the possible causes and treatment of night blindness, or poor vision in low light.
Features
Natural Vision Correction: Does It Work?
There’s a debate about the idea that you can correct your vision naturally, without glasses. Does it work?
Implantable Lenses: Help for Severe Myopia
Find out about implanted contact lenses that can help some people with severe nearsightedness, when LASIK isn't an option.