Myopia: Global Health Crisis

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A third of the world’s youth is near-sighted. In parts of East Asia, it’s 90%

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In 1990 , the global prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents was estimated at 24.32% .

By 2023 , that number had risen to 35.81% , a major increase.

Myopia prevalence is expected to reach 36.59% by 2040 and 39.80% by 2050 .

East Asians are twice as likely to be affected by it, say researchers.

Chinese government has implemented measures to limit the amount of homework assigned to young students and reduce the number of hours spent on screens.

Orthokeratology ( Ortho-K ) lenses, for example, are specialized contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily.

Regular eye exams for children, particularly before they enter school, can help identify vision problems early.

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