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January is recognized as Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is one of the four primary age-related eye diseases (AREDs). Although there is currently no cure, proactive treatment and regular checkups can significantly slow or even prevent vision loss, particularly when the disease is detected in its early stages.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that’s causes near objects appear clear, but objects farther away look blurry. Over the past few years, the prevalence of myopia has been increasing exponentially, making it a global public health concern. The prevalence of myopia in US children has doubled in over the past ten years, and it’s projected that 50% of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. However, there are many treatment options available, so let’s jump in to understanding myopia, risks, and available treatment options.