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Myopia: More Than Just Blurry Vision - Eye Health Facts

Myopia affects over two billion people globally You know it as nearsightedness but here's the truth It's not just blurry vision It's a medical condition Your eyes are growing too long and that puts pressure on the crucial structures inside your eye Think about that Your eye is literally stretching out of shape And it's not just about needing glasses When your eye is growing too long it's like an overinflated balloon and that stretching damages delicate tissues over time Myopia rates are exploding worldwide and experts refer to it as an epidemic in some regions Are you already nearsighted you should still care High myopia significantly increases your risk for serious eye conditions We're talking retinal detachment glaucoma and myopic maculopathy And these can lead to permanent vision loss The economic impact is massive And healthcare systems are bracing for a tsunami of eye care conditions But we can slow this down in kids Parents this is not inevitable Regular eye exams are crucial When did your child last have a thorough eye check Many children don't realize their vision is blurry and they think everyone sees this way And by the time they complain myopia may have progressed significantly So early detection matters And optometrists you need to step up too We must treat myopia as a medical condition it truly is So take the World Council of Optometry Myopia Pledge today Children today face different vision challenges than they did in previous generations