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More than a third of children around the world have myopia
Youngsters are in danger of developing myopia earlier, say the experts
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A recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has highlighted the rise in the number of children with nearsightedness, or myopia. The statistics are worrying, with the prevalence of nearsightedness among kids and adolescents in the past 30 years increasing from 24% in 1990 to almost 36% in 2023. So, what's caused this dramatic upturn in reported cases, and whose vision is most at risk?
Click through and find out why more than a third of children around the world are nearsighted.
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