Myopia in Children, More Than Just Nearsightedness
The growing epidemic Childhood myopia has reached epidemic levels worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that half of the global population may be myopic by 2050. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that early-onset myopia can lead to higher risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration later in life (AAO 2024). What actually happens in the eye Myopia […]