The Increasing Prevalence of Myopia (Nearsightedness)

This chapter discusses the growing prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) worldwide, highlighting the rise in the number of people with myopia in the past 70 years. It explores potential factors contributing to this phenomenon, including excessive screen time, lack of outdoor activities, and changing lifestyles. The chapter also addresses the difficulty of evaluating hypotheses about vision and the controversy surrounding certain aspects of the eye's functions.