Living with Myopia 6
A type of nearsightedness, with blurry distance vision, that runs in families.
Understanding Myopia 6
In nearsightedness, light from faraway objects focuses in front of the retina instead of on it, but nearby objects can still be seen clearly. It happens when the eye doesn't bend light properly. People with myopia 6 can have a long eyeball and very strong nearsightedness.
Signs & symptoms
GARD lists these features as most common:
- Very strong nearsightedness (high myopia)
- Less clear vision
- Eyeball that is longer front to back
- Changes in the back of the eye (fundus)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Myopia 6 is caused by changes in the SCO2 gene. It is autosomal dominant, which means one changed copy of the gene is enough to cause it.
Also known as: myopia (disease) caused by mutation in sco2; myopia type 6; myp6; sco2 myopia (disease)
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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