Myopia News

By 2050, nearly half of the global population is expected to have myopia, driven largely by early screen exposure and reduced outdoor activity. Children using smart devices for extended hours face a higher risk of developing myopia, especially when combined with other near-work activities. High myopia significantly increases the risk of serious eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, and myopic macular degeneration.

India has been witnessing a steady increase in the number of myopia cases in urban children over the last few years A lack of exposure to essential natural light due to being indoors also affects eye health The symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty seeing distant objects, eye strain, headaches, and fatigue - particularly after prolonged screen use

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is primarily caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors Childhood myopia goes beyond the need for spectacles; it has a domino effect on ocular health Often, myopia creeps in silently, with subtle symptoms that can easily be overlooked

The study reveals that nearsightedness increases the risk for retinal detachment, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma later in life. 

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This study has revealed that the major cause of myopia is lack of adequate outdoor light and not remaining glued to computer screen or television.

Reduced parental investment in education of children with later birth order may be partly responsible.

 Nearly one billion people could be at risk of blindness by the middle of the century if an emerging short-sightedness (myopia) epidemic is ignored, said researchers.

Currently, it's estimated that over 2 billion people in the world suffer from myopia.