Myopia, the most common visual impairment worldwide, is also the leading cause of visual impairment in children. In 2010, 27 percent of the world’s population had myopic refractive disorder. It is estimated that this rate will increase to 52 percent in 2050 and the high myopia rate will reach 10 percent. Stating that high myopia is not just a simple refractive error, it can also cause other eye disorders. Dr. Nur Acar Göçgil said, “A person with high myopia values suffers from cataract, glaucoma, retinal tear/detachment and macular degeneration much more frequently in his later life. Families have a great responsibility in this regard for early diagnosis.” made its assessment.
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