Short-sightedness (myopia)
Overview
An eye test can be used to check if you're short-sighted. This often involves reading letters on a chart with different lenses in front of your eyes.
Short-sightedness is usually treated with glasses or contact lenses. They help your eyes focus correctly, so you can see distant objects more clearly.
You can help stop short-sightedness getting worse, especially in children, by getting them to spend more time outdoors.
Page last reviewed: 10/05/2022
Next review due: 10/05/2025