Myopia begins in early childhood and worsens with age.
Myopia is expected to exceed 740 million cases by 2050.
This number is expected to climb by an additional 9% in the next 25 years.
“Many children spend hours each day doing near-vision activities.
Going outdoors allows them to look at distant objects.
This lets their eyes recover from strain and fatigue,” the agency says.
Kids in Asia, for example, can start as early as age 2.
In Africa, children begin school between the ages of 6 and 8.
Myopia is seven times less likely in Africa than in other regions.
