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Trouble viewing objects that are far away
Nearsightedness
Faraway objects look blurred or fuzzy
Eye strain
Straining to see distant objects
Poor vision
Dizziness multiple times
A partial loss of vision
Recurring vertigo
Stiff shoulder
I have limited vision
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What is Severe Myopia?
Also known as nearsightedness. Myopia is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including long periods of "near work" and spending more time indoors. People with myopia can be classified in two groups, those with low to modest degrees of myopia (referred to as “simple” myopia, 0 to −6 diopters) and those with high or pathological myopia (greater than −6 diopters).
Typical Symptoms of Severe Myopia
- Trouble seeing distant objects
- Eyes point in different directions i.e. squint or cross-eyes
- Partial loss of vision
- Can see tiny dots or objects in vision, i.e. floaters
- Difficulty seeing due to poor color or light contrast
- White area of the eyeball is puffy or swollen
- Vision problems
- Staining to see distant objects
Diagnostic Questions for Severe Myopia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Is your distant vision getting worse lately?
- Do your eyes squint or cross?
- Have you experienced partial loss of vision?
- Do you see floating shapes or dots in your vision (like insects)?
- Is it hard for you to distinguish subtle differences in color intensity or brightness?
Treatment of Severe Myopia
The most common way to correct myopia is glasses and contact lenses. Other options include laser surgery and wearing a hard contact lens at night to temporarily correct daytime vision. In children, certain eyedrops may help slow the progression of myopia.
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Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Vision Blurring? Why Myopia Worsens & Medically Approved Steps
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Worsening blurry distance vision is often progressive myopia, driven by childhood eye growth, genetics, lots of near work, and too little outdoor time, and high myopia can raise long-term risks like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and early cataracts. Medically approved steps to slow progression include regular eye exams, more outdoor time, myopia control options such as orthokeratology, multifocal or myopia control lenses, and low-dose atropine for children, plus good habits like proper reading distance and the 20-20-20 rule; get urgent care for flashes, a curtain over vision, sudden floaters, or vision loss. There are several factors to consider, and surgery does not reverse the underlying eye shape, so see the complete guidance and who each option fits best below.
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