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  1. Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms &Treatment

    An eye care provider can diagnose myopia using standard eye exams. Providers usually diagnose myopia in childhood, but it can also develop in adults because of visual stress or diabetes.

  2. Myopia Causes and Diagnoses | Northwestern Medicine

    Your physician can diagnose myopia with a simple eye exam, which may include: Visual acuity test: This common eye chart test measures vision ability at various distances using a series of …

  3. Myopia - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Consult with your eye doctor during routine exams to evaluate your risk for developing myopia and to discuss any next steps. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common …

  4. How is myopia diagnosed?

    Discover the methods used to diagnose myopia. From visual acuity tests to retinoscopy and autorefraction, explore the diagnostic techniques that unveil this common vision problem.

  5. Which clinical tests are required for myopia management?

    What clinical tests are required for myopia management? With a basis in the IMI Clinical Management Guidelines, we provide advice here.

  6. Nearsightedness: Myopia Diagnosis and Treatment

    Feb 5, 2019 · Your eye doctor can diagnose myopia as part of a comprehensive eye examination. He or she will use a standard vision test and ask you to read letters on a chart placed at the …

  7. Nearsightedness (Myopia) - National Eye Institute

    Dec 4, 2024 · Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry. Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.

  8. Myopia - Wikipedia

    Myopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness, [7] is an eye condition [8][9] where light from distant objects focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. [1][2][10] As a …

  9. What diagnostic tests are used to diagnose myopia

    Nov 4, 2025 · Cycloplegic autorefraction with a threshold of ≤-0.50 diopters spherical equivalent is the gold standard diagnostic test for myopia, and should be combined w...

  10. Nearsightedness - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 19, 2024 · Nearsightedness is diagnosed with a basic eye exam. Your eye care specialist will likely ask about your child's or your medical history and ask about any medicines used. A …