The Surge in Nearsightedness: What’s Fueling the Myopia Boom in Children More recently, myopia — also referred to as nearsightedness — has become a growing concern, particularly among young people. This vision condition, which makes distant objects appear blurry while close objects remain clear, is increasing at an alarming rate https://medium.com/@kaushal.wockhardthospitals/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people-d3e6c1f5c73b