Dr. Donald Kanoff Optometrist: Myopia or nearsightedness is a common vision condition

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Parsippany, New Jersey, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 19, 2010 -- "People who are nearsighted often complain of headaches, eyestrain, squinting or fatigue when driving, playing sports, or looking more than a few feet away," said Donald Kanoff, Optometrist. Some research supports the theory that nearsightedness is hereditary. There is also growing evidence that it is influenced by the visual stress of too much close work.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is not inherited but is caused by excessive reading and other close work. After doing prolonged close work, the focusing muscle inside the eye locks up into a state of near focus. Over time this leads to permanent nearsightedness, an abnormal lengthening of the eye that can lead to eye disease.

Myopia can be easily diagnosed using standard eye exams given by an eye doctor. Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery can correct myopia.With myopia, your prescription for glasses or contact lens is a negative number, such as -3.00. The higher the number, the stronger your lenses will be.Refractive surgery can reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The most common procedures for myopia are performed with a laser.

Laser procedures are also a possible treatment for nearsightedness in adults. They involve reshaping the cornea by removing a small amount of eye tissue. This is accomplished by using a highly focused laser beam on the surface of the eye.

For people with higher levels of nearsightedness, other refractive surgery procedures are now available. These procedures involve implanting a small lens with the desired optical correction directly inside the eye, either just in front of the natural lens (phakic intraocular lens implant) or replacing the natural lens (clear lens extraction with intraocular lens implantation). These procedures are similar to one used for cataract surgery patients, who also have lenses implanted in their eyes (intraocular lens implants).

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About Donald Kanoff

Dr. Kanoff is board certified in treatment and management of ocular disease.Dr. Kanoff specializes in laser evaluation for lasik surgery, as well as ocular prosthetic fitting and management.Dr. Kanoff maintains a large contact lens inventory, as well as a large selection of eyeglass frames in many new and exciting styles and designers.

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