Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is a new epidemic that is spreading quickly in today’s technology-dependent world where screens have become an unavoidable part of daily lives. This is a worrying trend as it not only marks a dependency on glasses but also increases the risk of conditions including glaucoma and retinal detachment. Educators, parents, and medical professionals must give this emerging issue their complete attention.
Myopia is defined as blurry long-distance vision, which often starts between the ages of 6 and 14. Your child can see well up close, but objects or images viewed from a distance will appear hazy if they have myopia. Myopia is a common condition where the image is focussed by the eye before it reaches the retina, resulting in out-of-focus and hazy images.
The following reasons have been listed as possible causes of nearsightedness in young children:
When a child has myopia, common symptoms include:
Myopia can be slowed down but cannot be stopped. Your child’s myopia should not increase as quickly as it may if you:
