Myopia or nearsightedness, has become a major problem in today's world. Researchers estimate that by 2050, 4.7 billion people will be diagnosed with myopia (which is almost 50% of the world population!)

In the United alone, cases of myopia has nearly doubles since the 1970s. The world health organization myopia epidemic!

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Retinal detachments, glaucoma. 

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Myopia has been found to increase in children that do not spend enough time outdoors and increased screen time.  

American Academic of pediatrics have put 

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-Low dose Atropine Eye Drops

-Soft Multifocal/Bifocal Contact lenses

-Corneal Refractive Therapy

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