Myopia Around the World and Why It Matters Here in Edmonton

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is no longer just a local concern addressed during routine eye exams. It has become a global issue affecting millions of children worldwide. Researchers now predict that by 2050, nearly half of the global population may have myopia. Because of this rapid increase, eye care professionals around the world now…

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Myopia Management Series: Why More Kids Need Glasses Than Ever Before

If it feels like more children are wearing glasses today than ever before, you are not imagining it. Across Canada and around the world, childhood vision issues are rising, with myopia becoming increasingly common. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, makes distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear. While it once developed mainly during…

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