Myopia on the Rise: Understanding the Nearsightedness Epidemic in Young People More recently, a condition called myopia, is spreading rapidly among the youth. Myopia causes distant vision to blur, although nearby things are still clear, is now a global public health issue. This surge is alarming experts such as Dr. https://medium.com/@maheshnadgir820/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people-a92c0bac95ed