Types of myopia and the increased risk of eye complications

What are the different types of myopia?

The most common type of myopia (nearsightedness) is caused by the eyeball becoming too long relative to its focusing power. But other types exist. Different types of myopia can be classified by what causes it, the rate of progression or even the changes to the eye resulting from it.

Nearsightedness is a common vision condition that results in blurry distance vision while near vision remains clear. While all types of nearsightedness have some risk of complications, some types carry a greater risk to vision and eye health. When reading about these complications, it can be confusing or even scary. 

Knowing which myopia type you or your loved ones have will help you understand your risk. More importantly, knowing how mild or moderate myopia can develop into high myopia can help you implement strategies to lower this risk.