0
Near sightedness or Myopia is mainly caused by the eye being too long, rays of light focus in front of the retina.
Far sightedness or Hyperopia is mainly caused by the eye being too short, rays of light focus behind the retina.
Lots of children are born with Hyperopia but "grow out" of it because as they, grow, the eye lengthens.
That is why more people are near sighted, you can't "grow out" of it.
AnswerYour eyes have to be perfectly round to have perfect vision.the real question is why so many people don't need glasses?
What else can I help you with?
Why are people nearsighted?
There is some evidence that myopia, also known as nearsightedness, can be inherited. As you get older your vision may change too. Another reason one may be nearsighted is because of constant eye strain.
If a boy has a nearsighted father does that mean that the boy will become nearsighted?
absoloutely not, sight problems are not hereditory
What is the opposite of nearsighted?
farsighted
What is a antonym for nearsighted?
farsighted
Where do images come into focus?
For people who are farsighted, images come into focus behind the retina; for people who are nearsighted, images come into focus in front of the retina.
Are spiders nearsighted?
Well, yes, most of them are.
If you are nearsighted does it mean your eyeballs are too long?
Yes
If nearby odjects look blurry to you are nearsighted or farsighted?
farsighted
What is it called when you can see close up but not far away?
They would be Farsighted. Nearsighted is when you cannot see close up. So, the word is the opposite of the definition.
Can alcohol cause glaucoma?
Drinking alcohol does not seem to be related to the development of glaucoma. It is most common in people who have a family history of glaucoma, people who are nearsighted or diabetic, people suffering from other diseases of the eye and those who smoke.
How do you think eyeglasses could improve the sight of nearsighted person?
Yes, they do.
How would you describe a nearsighted person?
The focal point is in front of the retina
