Over the years, myopia, characterized by difficulty seeing distant objects, has become increasingly prevalent throughout the world.
A study published in the journal 'Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics' revealed that the incidence of myopia was estimated at around 10% of the global population until the middle of the 20th century.
However, recent studies indicate that in some regions, especially East Asia, more than 40% of people now suffer from this problem.
In the case of children, the high incidence of myopia is even more worrying, which can have a substantial impact on the eye health of new generations.
In 2020, during the pandemic, a meta-analysis study carried out in several schools in China revealed an alarming increase in the prevalence of this problem.
Rates in children aged 6 to 8 shot up by 400%, while in the 8 to 10 year old age group, the increase was 200%.
These alarming data not only highlight a growing crisis, but also lead us to question:
What is driving this myopia epidemic?
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30 сен 2024
