The nearsighted vision is the most common kind of refractive error. It is also known as myopia. This condition is characterized by a person who sees things near very clearly but distant things appearing blurred. There are some things that can cause a nearsighted vision. These may include the cornea or lens being too curved or the eye itself could be too long so that light comes to a focal point before reaching the back of the eye, making it hard for the eye to focus a clear picture of a distant object.

Many nearsighted people wear either contact lenses or glasses to be able to see distant objects. Nevertheless, while contacts and glasses are effective, they are not all the time ideal. They could be broken or lost and they could be a hassle during physical activities such as those activities that need frequent switching from near to distant vision and sports. Contacts need additional care and cleaning and glasses could change the way you look.

Advanced techniques today make it easier to improve this condition permanently or eliminate or minimize the need for wearing contacts or glasses. The LASIK procedure is effective and safe for many nearsighted people and allows you to see both distant and near objects clearly. For those who are over 40, presbyopia surgery is a great option for improving vision. Cataract surgery may be the best choice for those who are over 60 and have started to develop cataracts.