myopia

Why does myopia occur in adulthood?

Why does myopia occur in adulthood?

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A 32-year-old individual, who previously had good vision and never wore glasses, recently had an eye exam revealing a 1,5 diopter prescription for the right eye and 2 diopters for the left. Why does myopia appear in adulthood? (Thanh, Tay Ninh)
Why is 18 the minimum age for myopia correction surgery?

Why is 18 the minimum age for myopia correction surgery?

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My 14-year-old child has 5 diopters in the right eye and 6 diopters in the left eye, and wants myopia correction. However, the doctor said my child is not old enough. Why is 18 the minimum age for surgery? (Truc An, Khanh Hoa)
3-year-old boy diagnosed with 14-diopter myopia

3-year-old boy diagnosed with 14-diopter myopia

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An, a three-year-old boy, has experienced rapidly worsening vision since he was one, with his prescription quickly increasing to 14 diopters, prompting doctors to diagnose congenital lens dislocation.