Myopia refers to nearsightedness. People with myopia are unable to see objects that are far away. People with severe myopia may struggle to see anything beyond a foot or even a foot away from their face. Often people develop high myopia in early childhood and this gets worse progressively. Severe myopia in itself does not lead to loss of vision but it puts people at the risk of developing eye problems like cataracts , retinal detachment and glaucoma. Regular eye check-up It’s very important for people with severe myopia to have routine eye exams and look for signs of vision-threatening eye conditions like retinal detachment and glaucoma. Consult some of the best eye doctors in Kolkata at Disha Eye Hospitals. The Disha Eye Hospital Barrackpore contact number is (033) 66360000. You can also consult the eye doctors online. What causes myopia The structure of the eyes is responsible for myopia. When the cornea is too curved, the light that enters the eye cannot focus correctly. This caus