Indeed, many myopes instinctively remove their spectacles for near work, particularly after the onset of presbyopia . The correction of myopia with spectacle lenses accrues advantages and disadvantages for the myope. The obvious advantage is bringing distant objects into focus. The disadvantages increase in rough proportion to the strength of the lens. Among the optical drawbacks of minus spectacles lenses is the minification of the image.
Thick lens edges and supporting frames also distort and reduce the peripheral vision.
Contact Lens Correction Contact lens correction reduces the optical problems that plague spectacle lenses, but they have their own unique problems including high-maintance care solutions, corneal warpage, corneal suffocation, corneal infections, and eyelid allergies. Some people lose their ability to wear contact lenses - particularly individuals with dry or sensitive eyes. Surgical Correction Please see Understanding Vision Correction Surgery for details on specific techniques.