Understanding Myopia: The Global Epidemic

In recent decades, myopia (near-sightedness) has emerged as a significant global health concern, affecting millions worldwide. Myopia causes difficulty in seeing distant objects clearly, while close-up vision remains relatively unaffected. Its prevalence is on the rise, with researchers (Nouraeinejad, 2021), predicting that by 2050 a staggering 52% of the world’s population will be myopic, highlighting […]