Wales Council of the Blind

Myopia

Definition: Also known as “being short sighted”, Myopia causes your vision to be blurry in the distance but clearer when looking at things up close.

Category: eye condition

Credit: RNIB

Source: https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/myopia-and-pathological-myopia/

Last Updated: 17th of December 2025

Services mentioning Myopia

Macular Society online condition-specific communities - (Macular Society) Support Group

The Macular Society has groups which are specific to particular types of macular disease: Best's disease, diabetic macular oedema, myopic macular degeneration, punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC), and Sorsby's fundus dystrophy. Each group meets monthly. They are an opportunity to find out more about the condition, and meet others who are affected.
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