Myopia On the Rise: Understanding the Nearsightedness Epidemic in Young People Over the past decade, myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is spreading rapidly among the youth. Myopia results in poor distance vision but clear near vision, is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Professionals in eye care, such as Dr. https://www.diigo.com/item/note/b2kov/gb7h?k=375034e9d74cf114699342d0316207cc