SHORT SIGHTEDNESS or NEAR SIGHTEDNESS (Myopia) what is it? | Optometrist Explains

Today we talk about what myopia (near / short sightedness) is, how it gets worse, how its corrected and how to stop your eyes from getting worse
Myopia is the same thing as being short sighted or having short-sightedness
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[@sunnyquinn3888]

I'm -7 so I have to practically have the letters written on the inside of my eyelids to see them clearly without glasses lol.

[@ahhhhhwahaaaa630]

At least you can still see lol

[@KirbyComicsVids]

I’m -6.5 😭

[@sharynkoren2054]

@@KirbyComicsVids me too!

[@laurenhepp4681]

I’m -6 so I can relate to this comment 🤓

[@amandareed1871]

I wasn’t aware there are different types of myopia. I like your videos I’m learning so much. Thankyou and keep making videos.

[@williamjones7163]

My prescription was -8.5 in my left eye. My right eye has some damage from a retna hemorrhage about 10 years ago. My right retina was separating from the back of my eye and required emergency surgery. It recovered to the point I can still see but not real clear. My left eye developed a Cataract and had to to have the lens replaced. This is the miracle moment. I can see my phone at 8-10 inches where before it was 4-6 inches. Now I can reasonably watch TV without my glasses. I will have to get new lenses so I can see clearly but compared to what I had before, I can see, relatively, clearly now. I don't have to read the newspaper at 4-6 inches.

[@unclepeanut82]

I just found your channel, and I absolutely LOVE the intro to this video! I'm just starting to learn a bit more about eyes and how they work, and am enjoying your content so far. Good job! :)

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Thanks! 😂😂 still trying to get better 😸

[@unclepeanut82]

@@AntonioTheOptom I just noticed you're in Perth! I just moved here recently! Can I send you an email? :)

[@AnimatedNomi]

I am near sighted. I always take my glasses off if I have to read, draw or am on my phone in this 30cm distance from my face because it actually hurts my eyes to focus through my glasses (that makes me see far) only to end up reading close.

[@karan4624]

Please make a video about pseudomyopia... How doctors test if patients have pseudo or real myopia... Means a lot to me, 🙏🙏, i absolutely love your videos

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Thank you! I’ll work on it! 😁

[@powerspan]

Video quality is insane and you will get more subs in future cheers

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Thanks man! Means a lot! 🙏

[@bobstuart2638]

I'm myopic, but when I look at a small light source, it is not blurred as usual, but broken into many sharp fragments.

[@deborahilo6792]

Loved the video. Please we want the sequels. Thank you.

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Working on them! 😅

[@badrikokaia4603]

I have 20/25 vision in right eye and 20/630 vision in left one. from right eye its starts to blurry from 40 cm away.and at left eye i cant see 100% clearly from any distanse but most clearly i can see 5 cm away from my eye if i look mor closer or more farther vision gets blurry 😢

[@ummesanjida8421]

Just subscribed cuz i really got my answers for some stuffs watching the vedio. Tnq💝

[@AntonioTheOptom]

👍

[@xinghuali2842]

Hi Antonio! Just a quick question I’m myopic and been wearing glasses since grade school, somehow my left eye is getting better I would say. By any chance , could my eyes be healed and get a 20/20 vision by taking supplements and eye exercises without undergoing ay surgery? I know my questions is quite funny, I’m just curious 🧐 lol

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Good question, if it was true short sightedness (myopia) then it’s going to be close to impossible to reserve the progression. So short answer is no, sorry to deliver the news

[@sunnyquinn3888]

I use to think my left eye was getting better. It turned out my right eye was just getting worse lol.

[@valerieun]

Glad to find this channel, love your videos!

[@flwerluvie]

Hey, can you make a video on convergence insufficiency? I appreciate this video. Thank you

[@Simon-qn5wm]

Wish I was at - 2. Last prescription was - 17 & it increases every year.

[@charlinemewa]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I enjoyed learning more on myopia. This is what I have. Yes make more videos on short-sightedness. I have two questions please. If I feel more comfortable without my glasses for reading on phone, computer and books is it find not to wear them? I use my glasses when watching tv. If I don't wear my glasses at other times (except for tv, or seeing far distances) am I damaging my sight?.

[@AntonioTheOptom]

If your myopia is getting worse it’s probably not the best idea to take them off on the computer. If it has stopped already it shouldn’t be a problem doing that

[@OneMoreLayman]

Dr. I’ve been myopic since my teens. I’m 46 now. Started off at -0.50 and -0.75. My highest was -4.25 and -4.50 at 34. Now, I’m -3.00 and -3.50. Is that a possibility, dropping prescription? Apart from that, it’s the first time I learn about such a comprehensive relation between diopters and distance. I’ve just measured. OE= 0.30, OD= 0.28cm. Many thanks!

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Prescriptions can fluctuate but you’ll find that closer to 45 as the lens hardens the prescription may actually decrease. Using the working distance to measure the level of myopia can be a useful tool to measure the Rx but as I mentioned earlier as the prescription can fluctuate for some it’s not a commonly used method in the clinic 😁👍

[@OneMoreLayman]

@@AntonioTheOptom Thanks for taking the time, Dr! I’m glad to learn that some dropping is a possibility. When you say fluctuate, are there cases myopia might return higher after 40’s? I ask this because my great-ant had severe myopia till after her 60’s (-14/-16). I hit -4.50 when I was 39, then the drop came 42 on. Best regards,

[@AntonioTheOptom]

@@OneMoreLayman axial myopia generally doesn’t change after ~50+ unless you have a disease

[@OneMoreLayman]

@@AntonioTheOptom thanks once again, Dr! I’ll keep my visits up-to-date. Cheers!!

[@otiebrown9999]

Hi Antonio, 1:40 Are those plus lenses? About +1.5 Diopters? Thanks for your answer. Otie

[@InvisibleRen]

Wow! I did the calculation and got a measuring tape and it’s accurate! I’m -7.50 in one eye and 13cm is accurate to where I can see. A little over 5 inches away; that’s how close I need my phone. But the thing is when I wear glasses, I struggle to read my phone if closer than 55cm/21.75in. At that point I can’t even reach it. So that’s why I always have to take my glasses off if looking at my phone for more than a couple minutes. But I have low vision in my other eye that can’t be corrected which might contribute.

[@EmuCosmo]

Thank you so much! I’m just starting my apprenticeship and I am trying to understand dispensing forms and it’s really helpful having videos to watch and understand!!

[@AntonioTheOptom]

My pleasure 😁

[@veronicawhite398]

Very informative. Thankyou.

[@sawakonotsadako4472]

This is nice. I have an Eye Doctor now for free. Thanks Doc!!

[@AntonioTheOptom]

You’re welcome 😁

[@Fireneedsair]

Great video. Question sir..I was wearing glasses by age 10 for myopia.I assume I also read with them on. Since I likely had a fairly low prescription at that age (-3 or less) would reading WITH my glasses hav3 made my vision worse than not using them since I would not have needed them at this point? Very curious..thank you

[@harryfong3698]

enlightening video !

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Thank you!

[@JamesOrlowski]

So, why as a near-sighted person who is getting older, I can't see close up anymore with my regular prescriptions on? I used to be able just fine, but now I guess I need bifocals. What in the eye is changing, making my eyes no be able to adjust for close viewing? I hate bifocals, so I just now raise my single-vision glasses to read anything small print. I also bought a pair of "mid range" glasses for computer work.

[@LISA75_]

my eyes are crap , - 6.50 in my left - 6 in my right , and now i have to wear verifocals because i cant see small stuff with my glasses on anymore lol .

[@onetimething6919]

My prescription is Sph cyl Axis R: -1.50 -2.00 001 L: -3.00 -1.00 173 Will I have to wear reading glasses?

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Depends on how old you are and a few other things but given this prescription I worry more for your distance vision ! 😂

[@onetimething6919]

@@AntonioTheOptom 😅 I meant when I'm older sorry. I'm 22

[@AntonioTheOptom]

@@onetimething6919 oh haha yeah probably near 45, you could get away with not using reading glasses but the astigmatism (cyl) is probably going to still cause blur up close

[@SarmadTechLab]

Can you do a video about -0.25 to -0.75 near-sightedness? Thanks.

[@Chix_desi69]

Its nothing... Don't worry

[@kommerikkedet5356]

Hello Antonio, Im around -2 both eyes.. I think and I am 25 years.. do you think it will get worse with age? or do you think it has come to an halt, ?

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Depends on your genetics really

[@jasoncureg]

Practically I'm really low over my prescription? I did a calculation and I found out I was actually -2.25 yet I have a -1.00 like is it supposed to be accurate or something?

[@M-I-LK]

I think I did my math wrong, but if it's correct, my right eye is at -16.7 and my left is at -12.5. To give context, my left eye starts blurring at around 13 cm and my right at around 16 cm. Again, I probably did the math wrong, but who knows.

[@M-I-LK]

I added some Decimals since it seems that's probably way more realistic than what I got. (What I got had no decimals, so they would be in the 100's.) To clarify, I did this using your example in the video.

[@AntonioTheOptom]

RE: 1/(0.16m) = -6.25 D LE: 1/(0.13m) = around -7.75D

[@badrikokaia4603]

​@@AntonioTheOptomHi doctor can you tell me how many minus i have. my vision gets blurry 40 cm away at right eye and at left one it gets blurry 5 cm away.

[@manjirosano5425]

What are the chances of getting myopia but my parents don't have myopia. I don't have myopia but I'm just curious can you give me an answer pls :>

[@AntonioTheOptom]

If you aren’t myopic by roughly 13-14 years of age without myopic parents then the likelihood is about 10%

[@peterhong5622]

Great video! Had a chuckle midway too hahaha

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@nssingh1069]

Hy sir.. Will u please discuss about multifocal contact lenses. Thanku

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Sure thing :)

[@ernfredcarlpineda7765]

Hi is it normal to have different eye prescriptions? My OS is -2.00 while my OD is -1.25. can you explain these differences or discrepancies?

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Wouldn’t say it’s abnormal 👍

[@ernfredcarlpineda7765]

@@AntonioTheOptom thank you

[@EyesExplained]

Love the OPTOS example!

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Thanks! 😸😸

[@stephaniestefanis4908]

I’m nearsighted but my prescription has the + at the start isn’t it meant to have the - I’m confused I booked an appointment tomorrow with my optometrist just in case my prescription is wrong because I’ve noticed that with these glasses it’s still hard to see far away ?

[@AntonioTheOptom]

We’re they intended to be used up close by any chance?

[@stephaniestefanis4908]

@@AntonioTheOptom they are meant to be for everyday driving , tv and everyday activities because I also have a lazy eye my left eye which the prescription is +3.50

[@AntonioTheOptom]

@@stephaniestefanis4908 you can still have a + prescription whilst having a lazy eye. So yeah go see an optometrist aye

[@Starcraft2n0ob]

I'm short sighted but still need glasses to read :(

[@AntonioTheOptom]

I'm sorry but you are too myopic XD

[@daisym3225]

I cant even find my glasses without my glasses :c

[@sdlively27]

Just wondering, what if you prescription, for contacts, is -8.50?

[@Monsterboy1199]

why do things go in and out of focus with my glasses on, like your phone camera refocusing ? Also how small should words be for the average distance ? because there is a big difference between the overhead highway sign and the books on your bookshelf. And do they factor lighting into the tests ? And yes i would like to see the myopia types.

[@falcus-]

[@musicmusic5754]

How about psuedomyopia topic seems to be very overlooked

[@Alientrox]

"Ah, that's bera"

[@ruth540]

I can only see clearly a few cm's away from my eyes. I have to either bring my phone _super_ close, or I have to use my glasses 24/7. Rip to me when I'm older I guess 😭

[@LeadersInDisguise]

My eyes are amazing at 2.5 inches.

[@Mehhh_z]

Is it true that at some point in life myopia stop getting worse bc the eyes have fully developed or smthing??😅

[@AntonioTheOptom]

Watch my other video on “when will my eyes stop getting worse” 😁

[@ummesanjida8421]

Doctor i am nearsighted. I Don't have problems using my phone or reading for long time without glasses. Can i avoid wearing glasses when using phone or reading. Will it damage my eyes??

[@AntonioTheOptom]

If you’re a progressing myope I would consult your optometrist about it, if you’re a stable myope it shouldn’t hurt

[@ummesanjida8421]

@@AntonioTheOptom i was -.25 now its -1.25 i always used -.25 glass While watchig phone but not when i actually study. But still it became -1.25 u know. So i was thinking if wearing glasses while watching phone made it worse🥺

[@Micha-bp5om]

@@ummesanjida8421 yes, never wear minus glasses while reading or doing anything close up. My myopia stayed stable at -1 by wearing my glasses only while driving and walking at night.

[@ummesanjida8421]

@@Micha-bp5om mine got worse cause i Didn't wear glasses all the time. I think it differs per person

[@Micha-bp5om]

@@ummesanjida8421 you said you wore them while using the phone now you say you didnt wear them. Distance glasses are needed to be worn for distances. Like the video shows, wear them from the distance the image becomes unclear, otherwise the eyes have to compensate for the minus lenses and your eyes will grow even longer, causing myopia to aggravate. With -1.25 you need to wear glasses while driving, reading the blackboard in classes, in the cinema.

[@Pinecone6442]

-0.68

[@cri9ge]

What's your both eye number 👁️👁️

[@dude926]

I'm -3.00

[@priyojit-ie3xm]

Dr i have -9.03 in left eye and -10.4 so am i a legally blind?🙂

[@TheGirlWithTheRamenTattoo]

My contact prescription is -9.75 lol

[@tyez4146]

Calling people “short sighted” is a little harsh, isn’t it? Traditionally, myopic people would be commonly referred to as “near sighted”, so as to not accuse them of making poor decisions! Overall, great video, though. 🙂

[@AntonioTheOptom]

🙏 Sorry for my ignorance, optometrists generally refer to myopic eyes as short sighted but in no way mean myopic people make poor decisions.

[@otiebrown9999]

@@AntonioTheOptom I just call ita "negative state", for the normal eye.