What Is Myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness) is one of the most common vision problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages — especially children and students.
Understanding myopia helps you take better care of your own eyes and your loved ones’ vision.
What Causes Myopia?
Myopia occurs when light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
This happens because:
- The cornea is too curved, or
- The eyeball is longer than normal.
As a result, distant objects appear blurry, while close objects remain clear.
People with myopia often squint, strain their eyes, or experience eye fatigue and headaches when trying to focus on faraway objects.
⚙️ Common Causes
Modern lifestyles make myopia more common — especially due to:
- Prolonged screen time on computers or phones,
- Reading or working at close distances for long periods.
These behaviors force the eye muscles to overwork, gradually worsening nearsightedness.
Warning Signs of Myopia
- Blurry or unclear vision when looking at distant objects.
- Squinting or closing one eye to see more clearly.
- Eye strain or headaches after focusing on distant objects.
- Blurry vision while driving at night — also known as night myopia.
How to Care for Myopic Eyes
If you notice these symptoms, visit an optician for a BVAX 16-Step Eye Examination to identify the exact cause.
People with myopia can correct their vision through:
- Eyeglasses,
- Contact lenses, or
- Laser surgery (LASIK) — though LASIK isn’t suitable for everyone, especially those with thin or irregular corneas (Keratoconus).
For night myopia, you can wear anti-reflective (multi-coated) lenses to reduce glare and improve visibility in low light.
Yellow-tinted lenses can also help enhance contrast at night but may slightly distort color — so they should be used under professional guidance.