07/19/2024
⚠️Untreated myopia (nearsightedness) can lead to
several risks and complications, including:
**Progression of Myopia**: Without correction, myopia can worsen over time, leading to higher levels of nearsightedness.
**Visual Impairment**: Difficulty seeing distant objects clearly can affect daily activities, such as driving, recognizing faces, and watching presentations.
**Increased Risk of Eye Diseases**:
- **Retinal Detachment**: The risk increases with higher levels of myopia.
- **Glaucoma**: Myopia can be associated with a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
- **Cataracts**: Myopic individuals might develop cataracts at a younger age.
**Myopic Maculopathy**: Severe myopia can cause degenerative changes in the retina, leading to macular degeneration.
**Strain and Discomfort**: Uncorrected myopia can cause eye strain, headaches, and discomfort due to constant squinting and straining to see clearly.
Regular eye exams and appropriate corrective measures, such as glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery, are essential to manage myopia and mitigate these risks.
