Myopia (Nearsightedness): A Growing Concern
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, refers to someone who sees things more clearly up close rather than in the distance. There are at least three forms of myopia. Type I Myopia – present at birth (or soon after) in one or both eyes. This tends to be a more severe form of myopia and does not seem to be influenced by how one uses their eyes. Type II Myopia – acquired or functional myopia. This type is usually heredity if it develops at a young age but it is affected by envir