Does myopia make you smarter?

Myopia is associated with higher intelligence.

Is myopia good or bad?

Usually, myopia is a minor nuisance that can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. But in rare cases, a progressive type called degenerative myopia develops that can be very serious and is a leading cause of legal blindness. Degenerative myopia affects only about 2\% of the population.

What is the power of low myopia?

Low myopia usually describes myopia of −3.00 diopters or less (i.e. closer to 0.00). Moderate myopia usually describes myopia between −3.00 and −6.00 diopters. Those with moderate amounts of myopia are more likely to have pigment dispersion syndrome or pigmentary glaucoma.

Do glasses help you focus?

Wearing glasses optimised for reducing eye strain can help you benefit from high-resolution vision, supporting you when you’re working on a computer or driving to a holiday destination. By wearing glasses for eye strain, the lenses can help your eyes to focus much easier.

How can I slow down the progression of myopia?

Current evidence suggests that using special contact lenses or atropine eye drops may reduce the progression of myopia by 40\% to 60\% after one to two years (some manufacturers’ studies suggest a reduction in its progression over three years). Using specially designed glasses can also help to slow down the progression of myopia.

What is myopia (short sight)?

Myopia, also known as short sight or near sight, is an increasingly common condition that affects children’s sight and has a long-lasting and often detrimental effect for the rest of their lives. If you’re short-sighted and you’re reading this, then you know exactly what I’m talking about.

How does myopia affect my vision?

When you’re looking at an object, the light entering the eyes is focused at the back of the eye to a light-sensitive layer called the retina. Most of the focusing occurs by the front surface of the eye (the cornea), which is fixed to make light focus to the retina. However, in myopia, the light focuses too soon.

How is myopia treated in children?

Traditionally, myopia in children has been treated by: While this gives clear vision, research over the past 20 years has concluded that it is possible to intervene and slow down the rate of change compared to wearing glasses or traditional contact lenses.