Myopia is often diagnosed in childhood, typically between 8 and 12 years of age, and it can be an inherited condition, meaning that the likelihood of developing myopia increases if one or both parents are myopic. Additionally, rates of myopia are highest in East Asian and South Asian populations, with some studies reporting that up to 80-90% of Asian schoolchildren suffer from the condition. Click here to learn more about refractive errors.
Treatment for myopia has traditionally involved eyeglasses or contact lenses to improve vision. However, recent studies have indicated that addressing both the central and peripheral vision may help to reduce the growth rate of the eye, thus slowing down the progression of myopia.
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