Short sight (myopia): Symptoms, Treatment and Guides

At a glance

Who gets it: Often starts in childhood and increases through school years
Main symptoms: Blurry distance vision, squinting, sitting close to screens
How urgent: Not urgent. Book an eye test
Treatment: Glasses, contact lenses, myopia control, or laser surgery for adults

See how it can affect vision

Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on a sunny day, with gardens and a road in front — With short sight, distant things blur most while nearby things stay clearer. Slide right to see the right glasses bring the whole scene into focus. This is a simulation, not a diagnosis. Photo: Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, by Aaron Antony Paul via Unsplash.

Treatment at Sankalp Nethralaya

We diagnose and treat this condition at all three of our clinics.

Glasses, contact lenses and optical

Our guides

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Common questions

Will glasses make my child’s eyes weaker?

No. Glasses correct blur so your child can see clearly. They do not cause short sight to get worse.

At what age should myopia control start?

It is most useful when short sight starts early and is increasing. Ask your eye doctor at your child’s next check.

Is LASIK permanent?

The correction to the cornea is permanent, but your eyes can still change with age. Most people need reading glasses after 40, and cataract can develop later in life.

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