The Rising Tide of Myopia

Myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is the most common ocular condition in children and young adults leading to blurred vision for distance viewing. It is a serious public health concern of the 21st century and is projected to affect approximately half of the global population (5 billion) by 2050. Additionally, there will be 1 billion at the risk of developing myopia related complications that has potential to lead to visual loss.

• The prevalence of Myopia among Indian urban children is predicted to increase from 20% in 2020 to about 48% by 2050.
• 5 out of 10 children (48%) living in urban regions of India are likely to have myopia by 2050 if no anti-myopia measures are initiated.
• 2 out of 10 children (20%) in India are known to have rapid myopia progression.
• Myopia progression is rapid in children who develop myopia at a young age.
• About 4% of the Indian myopes tend to have complications that can lead to permanent vision loss.

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