The Surge In Nearsightedness: Why More Kids Are Becoming Nearsighted More recently, a condition called myopia, is becoming increasingly common in children and teenagers. Myopia results in poor distance vision but clear near vision, is now a global public health issue. Professionals in eye care, such as Dr. Ruchika Kedia https://www.diigo.com/item/note/b2kvl/5wdy?k=78559b1ce0028809987d23698705ae0e