Our understanding of Myopia has advanced in recent years, with more information available and a knowledge base that’s rapidly expanding. A barrier to applying these learnings is awareness.
Children need to receive eye exams sooner, as the prevalence of myopia continues to rise. Myopia and high myopia affected 22.9% and 2.7% of the global population in 2000, respectively — those numbers are expected to reach 49.8% and 9.8% in 2050 (Holden BA, et al).
Parents need to know about the importance of eye exams for their children. Pediatricians may need a greater understanding of the