What happens if you don't wear glasses for a long time with myopia?

Apr 21, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

What happens if you don't wear glasses for myopia over a long period?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Not wearing glasses for a long time with myopia may lead to a series of problems. 1. The eyes will experience blurred vision when looking at distant objects, increasing eye strain and making it easier for myopia to worsen. 2. Prolonged failure to wear glasses may force the eyes to overwork in order to see clearly, causing eye muscle tension and further aggravating myopia. 3. For underage individuals with myopia, not wearing glasses may interfere with normal visual development, potentially leading to strabismus or amblyopia. 4. Myopic patients should wear properly prescribed glasses as early as possible to reduce eye strain and slow the progression of myopia. It is important to maintain good eye-use habits and undergo regular eye examinations.