Myopia is usually diagnosed with a simple glasses test using a special torch (retinoscope) and lenses to measure how your eye focuses.
It is generally possible to correct myopia with prescription glasses or contact lenses, using concave (curved inwards) lenses, which move the focus of the light backwards onto the retina, allowing you to see clearly. Glasses and contact lenses are available from high-street optician outlets.
If you choose contact lenses, daily disposables are the safest type for most patients with myopia. Overnight wear should be avoided, as this increases the risk of infection.
Laser eye surgery is also an option once your prescription is stable, which usually happens in the mid-twenties or earlier. Laser eye surgery to correct myopia is not available on the NHS.
You can self-fund or use private medical insurance to fund your treatment.