A comprehensive global study revealed that one in three children now experiences short-sightedness, underscoring a significant increase in myopia, particularly influenced by Covid lockdowns.
Researchers found that short-sightedness, which rose to 36% globally in the past three decades, was exacerbated by pandemic lockdowns that saw children lose outdoor time, leading to an increase in screen exposure.
In East Asia, particularly in countries like Japan and South Korea, the rate of myopia among children is alarmingly high, highlighting regional disparities linked to educational practices and genetic factors.
Factors such as early education starting as young as two years in East Asia contribute significantly to the rising rates of myopia, raising concerns for children’s long-term visual health.
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