Currently, there is no cure for nearsightedness. But there are proven methods that can be prescribed by an eye doctor to slow the progression of myopia during childhood. These myopia control methods include specially designed myopia control glasses, contact lenses and atropine eye drops.

Is nearsighted permanent?

“Myopia, or nearsightedness, is usually permanent,” ophthalmologist and Manhattan Eye director Yuna Rapoport, MD, MPH, tells WebMD Connect to Care. “There are cases when it is temporary, like when it is secondary to a particular medication, but usually it is from the shape of a person's eye.

Can nearsightedness go away?

The symptoms of nearsightedness usually go away after treatment with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Headaches and eye fatigue may linger for a week or two as you adjust to your new eyeglass or contact lens prescription.