Myopia 8 C1836505
Advanced nearsightedness with increased severity. Higher levels of myopia may raise the risk of eye complications and require ongoing monitoring.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q15.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- ophthalmologic
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Distance vision blur
(ophthalmologic)Generalized symptoms
(ophthalmologic)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Frequent squinting
(ophthalmologic)Eye strain after prolonged near work
(ophthalmologic)Photophobia
(ophthalmologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Contact lens correction
Soft or rigid gas-permeable contact lenses correct myopia by creating a new refractive surface over the cornea. Contact lenses offer wider visual field and freedom from glasses for active individuals.
Exercise prescription and weight management
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Myopia control behavioral interventions
Implementing the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds) reduces eye strain from near work. Combined with increased outdoor time, this approach addresses modifiable risk factors.
Additional treatment options
Implantable collamer lens (ICL)
A posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens is surgically placed behind the iris to correct myopia. This option is suitable for patients with high myopia or thin corneas who are not ideal LASIK candidates.
surgicalTopical antimuscarinic agents
Low-dose atropine or other antimuscarinic medications reduce accommodative tension and may slow axial elongation of the eye. Treatment protocols typically involve nightly application during childhood.
medicationRegular axial length monitoring
Serial ocular biometry measurements track the rate of eye growth to assess myopia progression. This monitoring guides treatment intensity and helps evaluate response to interventions.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Wong TY, Foster PJ, Hee J. Global prevalence of myopia and high myopia. Am J Ophthalmol. 2020.
Saw SM, Shih-Yen EC, Koh A. Genetics and myopia: An update. Ophthalmic Genet. 2019.
Chua WH, Balakrishnan V, Chan YH. Atropine for the treatment of childhood myopia. Ophthalmology. 2018.
Huang J, Wen D, Wang Q. Efficacy comparison of 16 interventions for myopia control. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2021.
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