Will myopia continue to worsen?
Mar 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
If myopia develops and eye care is neglected—such as continuing prolonged near work or extended screen time on smartphones and computers—vision will likely continue to deteriorate. However, if proper eye care is adopted after myopia onset—including engaging in more outdoor activities and limiting prolonged smartphone and computer use—vision decline can be stabilized.
In modern society, the eyes endure the greatest strain. Daily life and learning activities predominantly involve near-vision tasks, and the harmful effects of blue light emitted by electronic screens further accelerate vision deterioration. Consequently, many individuals develop myopia at a very young age—often during elementary or middle school.
Will vision continue to deteriorate once myopia develops?
If proper eye care is neglected after myopia onset—such as continuing prolonged near-vision work or extended screen time on smartphones and computers—vision will likely continue to decline. However, if appropriate eye protection measures are adopted—including regular outdoor activities and limiting screen exposure—further deterioration can often be prevented.
Therefore, whether vision continues to deteriorate following myopia onset hinges primarily on whether healthy visual habits and proper ocular hygiene are established. It is essential to protect your eyes diligently, because once myopia develops, refractive error can increase rapidly within a short period if eye care is neglected. This may quickly progress to high myopia or even pathological (extreme) myopia—conditions associated with serious complications such as retinal detachment or age-related macular degeneration. Hence, safeguarding ocular health must be a top priority.
We hope the above information is helpful to you.
