Myopia

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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the most common refractive error in children and young adults (see Image. Myopia or Near Sightedness). Myopia has increasingly become a concern due to the unawareness and stigma among parents. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the previous woes. The prolonged use of digital screens among children has increased the incidence of myopia and accelerated its progression. Indeed, the incidence and prevalence of myopia have increased considerably.