Myopia is One of the Most Prevalent Reasons Teens and Preteens Need Glasses

Myopia affects 30 percent of the Canadian population. It begins at younger ages and progresses at a faster rate than in past generations. The vision condition causes nearsightedness, in which people may see clearly up close, but distant objects become blurry or obscured. Myopia is one of the most prevalent reasons teens and preteens need glasses to correct their vision.

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