Myopia usually begins in childhood, making uncorrected myopia the most common eye problem among school-age children. It is common for myopia to progress as the body grows, with a slowing of the changes in adulthood. The symptoms of myopia include blurry vision, headaches, and eyestrain, and can usually be alleviated with spectacles or contact lenses. A nearsighted person can often read a book without glasses, but objects at a distance are blurry. Eyeglasses and contact lenses should be updated regularly to ensure that they are optimizing one's vision.
Laser surgery is now an option to correct mild to high amounts of myopia.
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