Short-sightedness (myopia)
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good to know says: short sightedness is very common and often runs in families. It means you have difficulty seeing things that are far away but have no trouble doing close-up work such as reading or using computers. Children who are short sighted often have difficulty seeing the blackboard at school until their condition is recognised. Glasses and contact lenses are the most common ways to treat short sightedness. However laser surgery is proving very popular as it can offer a complete cure. But it?s expensive and still carries risks so get advice from your GP.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of short sightedness from patient.co.uk, read on
By Lucie Tobin
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