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near sightedness - myopia:poor distance vision Definition for near sightedness Myopia, also called nearsightedness or short sightedness, is a refractive defect of the eye in which collimated light produces image focus in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. more Myopia, also called nearsightedness or short sightedness, is a refractive defect of the eye in which collimated light produces image focus in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. Those with myopia typically can see nearby objects clearly but distant objects appear blurred. The opposite defect of myopia is hyperopia or "far-sightedness" or "long-sightedness" — this is where the cornea is too flat or the eye is too short. less some common symptoms eye pain eyes unable to focus light glasses needed for reading poor distance vision some related diagnoses 1 - 2 of 2 diagnoses refractive error presbyopia   more do i have 'near sightedness'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'near sightedness' 1 - 5 of 7 diagnostic tests Refraction near sightedness and Refraction Tonometry Test to measure fluid pressure inside the eye near sightedness and Tonometry vision tests near sightedness and vision tests Comprehensive eye exam near sightedness and Comprehensive eye exam Slit lamp examination near sightedness and Slit lamp examination Contact lenses near sightedness and Contact lenses Retinoscopy near sightedness and Retinoscopy for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'near sightedness'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for near sightedness: therapeutic procedure search results for 'near sightedness' 1 - 5 of 20 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Contact lenses near sightedness and Contact lenses Eyeglasses near sightedness and Eyeglasses RK (radial keratotomy) near sightedness and RK (radial keratotomy) Corneal ring implants near sightedness and Corneal ring implants Laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) near sightedness and Laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) Cataract Surgery near sightedness and Cataract Surgery Corneal surgery near sightedness and Corneal surgery Corrective lenses near sightedness and Corrective lenses Intraocular Lens Implant near sightedness and Intraocular Lens Implant Keratoplasty Eye Surgery near sightedness and Keratoplasty Eye Surgery Lamellar keratectomy near sightedness and Lamellar keratectomy Laser therapy near sightedness and Laser therapy Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) near sightedness and Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Orthokeratology near sightedness and Orthokeratology Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant near sightedness and Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant Photorefractive Keratoplasty near sightedness and Photorefractive Keratoplasty Refractive surgery near sightedness and Refractive surgery Scleral Reinforcement with Graft near sightedness and Scleral Reinforcement with Graft Treatment of refractive errors near sightedness and Treatment of refractive errors eye surgery near sightedness and eye surgery for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'near sightedness' rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. web search results for near sightedness Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - near sightedness Nearsightedness (Myopia)-Topic Overview Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common cause of blurred vision. ... Most nearsightedness is caused by a natural change in the shape of the eyeball ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Nearsightedness A nearsighted person sees near objects clearly, while objects in the distance are blurred. ... Nearsightedness occurs when the physical length of the eye is ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001023.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health Nearsightedness is usually a variation from normal, not a disease. ... Health Home > Eyes & Vision > Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Topic Overview ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-overview/nearsightedness-myop...   health.yahoo.com - summary Information on myopia (near-sightedness) at MedicineNet.com Learn about nearsightedness (myopia) and its causes, symptoms and possible treatments. ... who have myopia or nearsightedness have difficulty seeing distant ... http://www.medicinenet.com/myopia/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Nearsightedness A nearsighted person sees near objects clearly, while objects in the distance are blurred. ... Nearsightedness occurs when the physical length of the eye is ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Nearsightedness.htm   adam.about.com - summary Myopia or Nearsightedness ... the causes and symptoms of eye disorder known as nearsightedness or myopia. ... difficulty seeing distant objects, but can see objects that are near clearly. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/nearsightedness-myopia   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-Cause Most nearsightedness (myopia) is caused by a natural change in ... Nearsightedness is ... Pseudomyopia, or sudden nearsightedness that rapidly gets worse ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-cause   www.webmd.com - summary LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) for nearsightedness - Yahoo! Health LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is the most common laser surgery for correcting nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. Sometimes called http://health.yahoo.com/vision-treatment/lasik-laser-in-situ...   health.yahoo.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-Surgery Learn about surgery to treat nearsightedness (myopia) ... Several types of surgery for nearsightedness (myopia) are available to change ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-surgery   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-What Happens Learn what nearsightedness (myopia) is and how it develops. ... age 40, people often develop presbyopia, an inability to focus on near objects. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-what-happens   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Cause - Yahoo! Health Most nearsightedness (myopia) is caused by a natural change in ... Nearsightedness is ... Pseudomyopia, or sudden nearsightedness that rapidly gets worse ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-causes/nearsightedness-myopia...   health.yahoo.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - What Happens - Yahoo! Health Nearsightedness (myopia) usually begins in childhood or the early teens, between ... age 40, people often develop presbyopia, an inability to focus on near objects. ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-overview/nearsightedness-myop...   health.yahoo.com - summary Excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for nearsightedness Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) uses a laser to reshape the cornea by removing ... Should I have laser surgery for nearsightedness? ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/excimer-laser-photorefractiv...   www.webmd.com - summary Radial keratotomy (RK) for nearsightedness ... making tiny cuts in the cornea, which flatten it and reduce nearsightedness. ... some of the time for either near or distance vision (or both) after surgery. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/radial-keratotomy-rk-for-nearsightedness   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Surgery - Yahoo! Health Several types of surgery for nearsightedness (myopia) are available to change ... Health Home > Eyes & Vision > Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Surgery ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-treatment/nearsightedness-myo...   health.yahoo.com - summary Information of eye prescriptions, nearsightedness, astigmatisms and ... Learn how to read you eyeglass presciption and make sense of the letters and numbers that define your eyesight. ... This is a fairly mild amount of nearsightedness. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43046   www.medicinenet.com - summary Refractive Disorders: Eye Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... rounded, the lens allows near objects to be focused. ... nearsightedness (myopia) ... to correct moderate nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec20/ch226/ch226a.html   www.merck.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-Prevention Although nearsightedness (myopia) is easily treated, it cannot be prevented, nor ... Nearsightedness does not improve as you get older. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-prevention   www.webmd.com - summary Radial keratotomy (RK) for nearsightedness - Yahoo! Health ... some of the time for either near or distance vision (or both) after surgery. ... Should I have laser surgery for nearsightedness? ... http://health.yahoo.com/article/healthwise--hw122906/   health.yahoo.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-Symptoms Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision. If you are nearsighted, you may have trouble seeing objects that are far away. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-symptoms   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-What Increases Your Risk Women have a greater risk for high myopia, or severe nearsightedness, than men. ... A number of inherited eye and other diseases increase the risk of nearsightedness. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-wh...   www.webmd.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Nearsightedness is a visual condition where a person is able to see things up close, but not far away. ... Nearsightedness occurs when light rays entering the ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2391   health.discovery.com - summary Nearsightedness Nearsightedness is an error of visual focusing that makes ... Normal, near, and farsightedness. Lasik eye surgery - series. Related Articles. Nearsightedness ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/001023prv.htm?terms=direct+education+exam   adam.about.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision. If you are nearsighted, you may have: ... Health Home > Eyes & Vision > Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Symptoms ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-symptoms/nearsightedness-myop...   health.yahoo.com - summary Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for nearsightedness LASIK (laser - assisted in - situ keratomileusis) is a relatively new type of laser surgery for correcting nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/laser-in-situ-keratomileusis...   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness - MayoClinic.com Nearsightedness ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this ... objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nearsightedness/DS00528   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-Credits A list of authors contributing to the topic of nearsightedness (myopia) ... Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Credits. Author. Robin Parks, MS. Editor. Kathleen M. Ariss, MS ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-credits   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-References A list of sources for information on nearsightedness (myopia) ... Use of lasers for vision correction of nearsightedness and farsightedness. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-references   www.webmd.com - summary Breastfeeding Perk: Less Nearsightedness? Researchers in Singapore say babies who are breastfed may be less likely to become nearsighted children. ... "Nearsightedness is the leading cause of visual ... http://www.webmd.com/content/article/107/108618.htm?z=4051_00000_5022_pe_01   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness: Causes - MayoClinic.com Nearsightedness ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common eye disorder. ... The effect is the opposite of nearsightedness. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nearsightedness/DS00528/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary A Genetic Marker for Nearsightedness? Update on Vitamins and AMD, and ... ... study on genetic factors and nearsightedness, a cautionary tale on age-related ... other "near work"---might help reduce the development of nearsightedness, at ... http://www.aao.org/newsroom/release/20080602.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - What Increases Your Risk - Yahoo! Health Women have a greater risk for high myopia, or severe nearsightedness, than men do. ... of inherited eye and other diseases increase the risk of nearsightedness. ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-causes/nearsightedness-myopia...   health.yahoo.com - summary Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK) Eye Surgery on MedicineNet.com Explains Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK) eye surgery includes advantages and ... PRK is highly accurate in correcting many cases of nearsightedness. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/photorefractive_keratectomy/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Myopia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Glasses are commonly used to address near-sightedness. ... "The Myopia Myth-The Truth About Nearsightedness And How To Prevent It" Chapter 6 ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myopia   en.wikipedia.org - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Other Places To Get Help - Yahoo! Health Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Other Places To Get Help. By Robin Parks, MS. Other ... Health Home vision Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Other Places To Get Help ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-resources/nearsightedness-myo...   health.yahoo.com - summary Nearsightedness: Complications - MayoClinic.com Nearsightedness ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common eye disorder. ... Severe nearsightedness increases your risk of ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nearsightedness/DS00528/DSECTION=complications   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Should I have laser surgery for nearsightedness? This information will help you understand your health care choices and what the results may be, whether you share in the decision - making process or rely on your ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/should-i-have-laser-surgery-for-nearsightedness   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia) - References - Yahoo! Health References ... Health Home > Eyes & Vision > Nearsightedness (Myopia) - References ... Use of lasers for vision correction of nearsightedness and farsightedness. ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-resources/nearsightedness-myo...   health.yahoo.com - summary Phakic Intraocular Lenses on MedicineNet.com See if phakic intraocular lenses, which correct nearsightedness (myopia), are right for you. ... have more difficulty seeing distant objects than near objects. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=47703&k=Myopia_Specialty   www.medicinenet.com - summary Symptoms: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders: Merck Manual Home ... ... field loss can be caused by a problem such as a tumor or aneurysm near the ... It often occurs together with nearsightedness or farsightedness. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec20/ch225/ch225b.html   www.merck.com - summary PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASEK (laser epithelial ... PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) use a laser to reshape the ... Should I have laser surgery for nearsightedness? ... http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw123369   health.yahoo.com - summary Understanding Vision Problems -- the Basics From nearsightedness to glaucoma, get the basics on vision problems from the experts at WebMD. ... Nearsightedness, or myopia, affects about 40% of the population. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/understanding-vision-problems-basics   www.webmd.com - summary Should I have laser surgery for nearsightedness? - Yahoo! Health This information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the decision-making process or rely on your doctor's recommendation. http://health.yahoo.com/vision-treatment/should-i-have-laser...   health.yahoo.com - summary LASIK Eye Surgery Risks, Advantages, Disadvantages, Facts, History and ... Get information about LASIK, refractive surgery for vision correction (of astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness), risk factors (dry eyes, high myopia or ... http://www.medicinenet.com/lasik_eye_surgery/page6.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Nearsightedness: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Nearsightedness ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common eye disorder. ... Nearsightedness is often first detected during ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nearsightedness/DS00528/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary LASIK eye surgery LASIK is a surgical procedure that can reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses by permanently changing the shape of the cornea (the delicate clear ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/007018rcv.htm   adam.about.com - summary Contact lenses Contact lenses are small plastic discs shaped to correct an eyesight problem such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. These are called refractive ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/contact-lenses   www.webmd.com - summary Information about implants for eyes and vision correction at ... Learn about eye implants to correct vision and non-laser eye ... How do intacs correct nearsightedness? Who is a good ... Correct Nearsightedness? ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43329   www.medicinenet.com - summary Corneal ring implants for nearsightedness (myopia) Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of acrylic that can be surgically implanted into the clear, dome-shaped bulge at the front of the eye called the cornea. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/corneal-ring-implants-for-nearsightedness-myopia   www.webmd.com - summary Nearsightedness (Myopia)-When To Call a Doctor If you have a sudden change, loss, or disturbance in your vision or you have pain in your eye or yellow or greenish discharge from your eye, see the topic Eye ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/nearsightedness-myopia-when-to-call-a-doctor   www.webmd.com - summary show more 1  2