Myopia on the Rise: Understanding the Nearsightedness Epidemic in Young People Lately, nearsightedness (myopia), is spreading rapidly among the youth. This vision condition, which makes distant objects appear blurry while close objects remain clear, is on a sharp rise across the globe. Professionals in eye care, such as Dr. Ruchika https://medium.com/@kaushal.wockhardthospitals/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people-d3e6c1f5c73b