Myopia has reached epidemic proportions. Once seen as an eye condition mainly experienced by children, it now affects approximately 25 percent of a quarter of young adults. A 2022 report in “Front Public Health, Prevalence and Risk Factors of Myopia in Young Adults: Review of Findings From the Raine Study” found that by age 28, myopia prevalence had increased to more than 33 percent. As people lead a more digital lifestyle and perform more near tasks, this number is expected to continue to increase globally. Without adequate treatment, myopia can lead to a host of other serious vision problems, including myopic macular degeneration (MMD), glaucoma, cataracts and retinal detachment. Read More