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Have you noticed your eyesight worsening when trying to read a book or a text on your phone; or perhaps you have started to struggle to read a restaurant menu? It could be a natural change known as presbyopia, and it is very common as you reach your 40s and 50s.
Have you ever had trouble reading road signs or recognising people at a distance? This could suggest that you have myopia, but it is very easy to manage. Struggling to see distant objects clearly is a common problem with those aged under 40; in fact, around 1 in 4 people across Europe have myopia.
An epidemic is defined as a widespread occurrence of a condition at the same time. With more than 2 billion people living with myopia across the world, it is no wonder professionals are using the phrase epidemic.
Short-sightedness, or myopia, can affect your ability to do many of the usual activities; including driving.
Finding out you have myopia can be a little disappointing. Luckily, there are lots of different ways to help correct and manage short-sightedness.
À medida que o medo do coronavírus se espalha pelo mundo, limpar os seus óculos (assim como lavar as mãos) é uma forma de reduzir o risco de contrair o vírus. Outra? Evite tocar nos olhos e no rosto.
Quando ler é um desafio, a causa pode estar relacionada com a visão – por exemplo, baixa acuidade visual ou incapacidade de focar corretamente.
O astigmatismo é um erro refrativo em que as imagens na retina surgem desfocadas.