Acute nearsightedness - Acute myopia

The reasons for acute close sightedness are interruptions in the eye function which places the eye too far away from the cornea and the lenses light protection capacity. If close sightedness is stronger than a factor of minus 6 or minus 7 dioptre then Acute-myopia is indeed a problem. It can be reconfigured with spectacles and contact lenses albeit with some complications.

Usage of spectacles undoubtedly sharpens focus but because the re-configuration is so powerful the scale of the eyes ability to focus reduces. Using contact lenses this side-affect can be avoided.

It is important to remember with acute myopia that more often than not the retina is extremely fragile, which in its turn can lead to ruptures in the retina. Symptoms of injury to the retina can be for example, a lightning bright phenomenon in the eye. Haemorrhages can even develop on the retina which can also contribute to sight interruptions. These can be dealt with by laser treatment however, with haemorrhages there is also a risk of the retina being detached which requires a more advanced intervention.

Should one experience these symptoms a customer should make immediate contact with a qualified eye-specialist as soon as possible. Sometimes a compromised capacity in the yellow core of the retina is also called a macula and can also contribute to a reduced capacity, particularly from shorter distances.