The Surge in Nearsightedness: Understanding the Nearsightedness Epidemic in Young People More recently, a condition called myopia, is spreading rapidly among the youth. Myopia results in poor distance vision but clear near vision, is now a global public health issue. This surge is alarming experts such as Dr. Ruchika Kedia, https://kaushalwockhardtho.wixsite.com/my-site-1/post/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people