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Symptoms of Short-sightedness

Myopia usually appears around puberty, but may occur at any age from early in childhood to the age of 25. Most commonly, myopia will stabilise when the growth process has been completed and will result in normal sight after correction with glasses or contact lenses. The earlier myopia starts, the more severe it is likely to become.

Myopia that starts in early childhood often progresses into adult life, and may become very severe. This high degree myopia (sometimes known as pathological myopia) is a chronic, degenerative condition which can create problems because of its association with degenerative changes at the back of the eye. A person with high degree myopia is more susceptible to eye disorders such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

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