Symptoms

Symptoms of Myopia

Myopia may occur suddenly or develop gradually. Most often, the onset occurs during childhood or early adolescence. It can grow worse over a long period of time.

Symptoms of myopia include:

• Blurry vision when trying to see items at a distance
• Eyestrain and headaches
• Difficulty driving at night

Since myopia most often starts in childhood, it's important to recognize these symptoms in your children:

• Squinting when looking at a distance
• Sitting too close to a TV set or needing to move up in a classroom or theater
• Eye rubbing
• Excessive blinking