Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, is rapidly becoming a global health concern. Once believed to be solely genetic, recent studies highlight increased indoor time as a significant contributor, particularly among children whose eyes are still developing. Shanti Mathias, in an article for The Spinoff, Staring Down the ‘Silent Epidemic’ of Myopia in Children, discusses the alarming rise in myopia and the need for preventative measures to protect children’s vision. Winning a 2024 Science Journalism Award for excellent reporting on science-related topics, this is what this article tells us about the silent epidemic of myopia. The rise of myopia Myopia has reached epidemic
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