Is near-sightedness concerning?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 21-year-old male. I have been facing a few issues for the past few months. I am not able to see objects or recognize people who are far from my sight. I am not able to visualize things that are away from me. If I strain my eyes, I can see it, but I am comfortable seeing close things. Should I check my eyes? Is it any dangerous? Will I lose my vision? Does this indicate blindness? I am really scared. I have not had such issues before.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Although I can understand your concern, it is worrying if you find out that you cannot see things far away. It can be a normal thing, meaning you may just require glasses because you are still just 21 years of age, and at your age, needing glasses to look at distant objects is perfectly acceptable, especially in today's day and age where screen time has become the new normal. So I would advise you to get your eyes checked and perhaps get glasses, or if you do not like glasses, you can even wear contact lenses. Should there be any other concern? Well, that has to be addressed after a checkup in person. So, I do not see a lot to worry about at all. So, you should get your eyes checked as soon as you can by your ophthalmologist.

Relax and do not worry. Have a good day.

I hope this information helps you.

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Regards.