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See the future clearly, todayWhen you have myopia, or nearsightedness, you have crisp near vision, but are challenged in seeing images farther away. At Soteria Eye Clinic, the team of expert ophthalmologists and optometrists diagnose myopia and offer corrective treatments so that you can see both near and far clearly. Trust the doctors at Soteria Eye Clinic for early diagnosis and treatment.
REQUEST APPOINTMENTMyopia is typically caused by the eye being too long from front to back. Myopia may also result from an overly-curved cornea or a thick lens. Genetics and environmental factors, such as doing a lot of near-work, contribute to the development of myopia. It affects over 4.4% of the population in Nigeria
Some people who do a lot of near-vision work may experience symptoms of myopia without actually having the condition. When you overuse the focusing mechanism of your eyes for a long period, your far vision may seem compromised. If this habit is continued, it can lead to permanent changes in your vision over time.
You may suspect you have myopia if you can see items clearly when held nearby but struggle with long-distance vision. In some people, myopia is most apparent at night, when low light makes it difficult for the eyes to focus properly. This can lead to problems with night driving, for example.
The ophthalmologists at Soteria Eye Clinic often recommend corrective lenses, in the form of eyeglasses or contact lenses, to treat astigmatism. Lenses normalize the refraction of light, making images clearer.
You may also opt for refractive surgery, LASIK, or cataract surgery, all of which aim to change the shape of the cornea permanently. Discuss these options with the doctors to find out which one might be right for you.