Myopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness, is an eye disease where light focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina.As a result, distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear normal. Other symptoms may include headaches and eye strain. Severe near-sightedness is associated with an increased risk of retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma.
8. Degrees of myopia
I degree From 0.5 - 3.0 D
II degree From 3.25 – 6 D
III degree >6 D
9. Diagnosis
1. Subjectiv methods:
Trial lenses The patient look
through a variety of lenses until an
appropriate optical correction is
determined
2. Objectivemethods:
a) Retinoscop
b) automated refractor
11. Treatment through Optical Correction
Using Divergent or Concave lens (-D)
Wearing corrective lenses treats nearsightedness by counteracting
the increased curve of your cornea or the increased length of your
eye
Types of prescription lenses include:
1. Eyeglasses It is a simple, safe way to sharpen vision caused by
nearsightedness
2. Contact lenses
Contact lenses are small, plastic disks placed directly on the cornea