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By Mayo Clinic staffBeing nearsighted may mean:
- Distant objects appear blurry
- You need to squint to see clearly
- You have headaches caused by excessive eyestrain
Nearsightedness is often first detected during childhood, from early school years through the later teens. A child with nearsightedness may:
- Persistently squint
- Sit very close to the television, movie screen or chalkboard
- Hold books very close while reading
- Seem to be unaware of distant objects
