Myopia, or shortsightedness, is increasing in children. It affects about 35% of kids worldwide, according to a recent study. The study predicts that this number will rise to 40% by 2050, which means over 740 million children could have myopia.
Myopia can cause problems beyond blurry vision. If not treated, it can lead to serious eye issues. This is why it is important to check and treat your child’s eyesight.
What is myopia?
Myopia makes it hard to see things far away. It happens when the eye is too long. This causes blurred images.
Why is myopia rising?
Myopia is influenced by both genes and the environment. Children spend a lot of time on screens, which can contribute to myopia. Also, less time outside can be a factor.
What can you do?
To help, encourage your child to play outside more. Schedule regular eye check-ups. If myopia is found, there are ways to treat it, like glasses or special eye drops.
Take care of your child’s eye health now to help them see better in the future!
Vocabulary List:
- Myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ (noun): A condition where distant objects appear blurry due to the eye being too long.
- Shortsightedness /ˈʃɔːrt.saɪ.tɪd.nəs/ (noun): The inability to see distant objects clearly.
- Influenced /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/ (verb): To have an effect on the character development or behavior of someone or something.
- Contribute /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ (verb): To help cause a particular event or situation.
- Regular /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/ (adjective): Done or happening on a constant basis; occurring at fixed intervals.
- Encourage /ɪnˈkɜːr.ɪdʒ/ (verb): To give support confidence or hope to someone.
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