The Surge in Nearsightedness: Understanding the Nearsightedness Epidemic in Young People Over the past decade, a condition called myopia, is spreading rapidly among the youth. Myopia causes distant vision to blur, although nearby things are still clear, is spreading swiftly around the world. Professionals in eye care, such as Dr. https://medium.com/@kaushal.wockhardthospitals/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people-d3e6c1f5c73b