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Don't wait for it to go away on its own - that's definitely not going to happen. Progressive myopia in adults isn't normal, and you shouldn't ignore the problem. In children and teenagers, myopia often changes while their bodies are still growing, but after 20 - 25 years old, vision usually stabilizes. If it keeps getting worse, you need to figure out why.
First, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist and get checked not just for myopia itself, but also for the condition of your retina and your intraocular pressure. There can be several causes: refractive defects, developing high-degree myopia, early retinal pathology, or something like keratoconus. Some conditions require monitoring and treatment, others just need correction with glasses or contacts.
The deterioration might be connected to your lifestyle - constant eye strain (computer work, poor lighting). But that doesn't mean you can just brush it off. A doctor will be able to tell the difference between myopia progression and other problems and suggest the right solution - from glasses with the proper prescription to more serious measures if needed.
My friend's vision also started changing after 30, and pretty sharply too. It turned out to be related to eye strain and poor lighting at her workplace - when she reorganized her office, the progression slowed down. But the main thing she did was go see an ophthalmologist and get her vision properly checked instead of guessing based on what she found online.
Anyway, I agree with the previous answer: this isn't normal and it won't go away on its own. But it's important to figure out what's actually causing it. Progressive myopia in adults can be linked not just to genetics, but also to lifestyle, screen time, incorrect glasses prescription, or even serious eye conditions that need special treatment.
Book an appointment with an ophthalmologist - you need a full diagnostic workup, not just a vision acuity test. The doctor will look at how your eye pressure is changing, check your retina, and might prescribe special procedures or correction that can slow the progression. And yeah, there are usually recommendations about work and rest habits that actually do help.
You should definitely get checked by an ophthalmologist right away to see if your nearsightedness is actually progressing or if it's just eye strain - the treatment approaches are quite different.
An important point - if your myopia is progressing, you need to rule out serious causes like retinal detachment or other pathologies. Just getting a regular eye exam isn't enough; ask them to do a full workup with pupil dilation. Sometimes what looks like simple eye strain is actually something that needs attention, and you definitely shouldn't put off the visit.
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