निकट दृष्टि दोष (en. Nearsightedness)

Like other refractive errors, nearsightedness is measured in units called diopters.

Myopia (nearsightedness): night blindness can be a sign of untreated myopia.

Regular glass or plastic lenses for high amounts of nearsightedness or farsightedness can be quite thick and heavy.

Also, nearsightedness typically does not affect a child's academic performance or hold them back in any way.

In most cases, nearsightedness is a minor inconvenience that poses little or no risk to eye health.

For instance, diabetes can cause wild swings into nearsightedness, and thyroid problems can cause double vision.

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is the most common refractive error of the eye, and it has become more prevalent in recent years.