If your distance vision is becoming weak then you can become a victim of this dangerous disease.

If your distance vision is becoming weak then do not take it lightly and get treatment on time. This is because weak distance vision is a symptom of myopia, although this disease is more common in children, but cases of this disease are also seen in adults. This disease progresses till the age of 18 years. If timely treatment is not done, cataract also occurs. Doctors say that the cases of myopia are increasing every year in India. This disease can occur even from childhood. In such a situation, it is important to have information about its symptoms, causes and prevention.

According to doctors, difficulty in seeing distant objects, frequent blinking of eyelids, burning sensation along with pain in the eyes and shrinkage of eyelids are the symptoms of this disease. However, in many cases, people are not able to identify symptoms other than vision weakness in time. Because of this, this disease can also become serious.

cataract risk

Pediatric ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Susha Sugathan says that if myopia occurs in children below 6 years of age, then it is important to treat it at the right time. Otherwise the child may face many problems. Myopia can cause cataracts and in some cases it can also cause retinal detachment. It is a matter of concern that this disease is increasing rapidly in India.

13 percent school children victimized

According to AIIMS research, cases of myopia are increasing in the country. More than 13 percent school children are victims of this disease. In the last 10 years, cases of this disease are increasing at double the rate. The number of children suffering from myopia is also increasing every year in the OPD of AIIMS.

Use of phone is also a big reason

In the last few years, the trend of using phones among children is increasing. This is also a major reason for the increase in myopia. The light emanating from the phone is causing harm to the eyes. In such a situation, doctors advise that there is a need to limit the use of phones in children.

what is the treatment

Dr. Susha Sugathan says that glasses and contact lenses are used for the treatment of myopia. In some cases surgery is also done.