Why you have poor distance vision and what to do about it
Have you noticed that bus numbers have become blurred, road signs are unclear, and people are harder to recognize from afar? The most common reasons for this are myopia (myopia). It is one of the most common vision problems, and the good news is that it is easy to correct.
What does it mean to have poor eyesight in the distance?“
When distance vision becomes blurry, the eye simply does not focus the image correctly. Light from distant objects should hit the retina exactly, but in myopia, it is focused in front of her. The result is blurred vision, eye strain, and discomfort.
Main features myopia
You can see the phone or book clearly, but you can't see the sign from a distance
You often squint to see something
Headache after a day behind the wheel or on the street
The child sits too close to the TV
Why is this happening?
The modern lifestyle has made myopia much more common. There may be several reasons for this:
📌 Heredity - If parents are nearsighted, the risk is higher
📱 Screens - constant load at close range
🏠 Little light and walks - especially affects children
👁 Eye strain - work, study without interruption
Change over time
In 1990-2000, the rate of myopia among children and young people was about 24 %,
and by 2020-2023 it will increase to about 36 %.
This means that the frequency of myopia increases over time, partly due to lifestyle changes - more time in front of screens and less time outdoors.
📈 What it means for the world
🔹 Almost one in three teenagers in the world today is nearsighted.
🔹 Without prevention and timely correction, this figure is likely to grow.
🔹 High frequency of myopia creates an urgent problem of vision protection, especially in the children's group, and requires preventive measures and regular vision checks.
What to do about it
First of all check your eyesight in ABM Optics, vision test absolutely free (sign up for a free vision diagnosis) It is impossible to determine the degree of impairment on your own.
After diagnostics, our specialists select the right one:
👓 Glasses
A simple, safe, and effective way to see clearly into the distance.
👁 Contact lenses
A comfortable option for an active lifestyle.
Read more about the pros and cons of glasses and contact lenses here
🧒 Special solutions for children
Modern lenses can not only improve vision, but also help control the progression of myopia (distance vision impairment)
Don't put off your eye test
Impaired distance vision is not just an inconvenience, but a signal that your eyes need help. The sooner you find the right correction, the more comfortable you will feel every day.
Sign up for free vision test right now - a specialist will determine your vision condition and select glasses or lenses for you.
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