Myopia or nearsightedness is a common refractive error affecting millions of individuals worldwide, both young and old where this vision issue typically emerges in childhood when the eyes are still in the growth phase. It occurs when the eyes elongate too much from front to back, known as axial length. Healthy eyes: 5 ways parents can encourage outdoor play in children to prevent Myopia (Photo by Bulat Khamitov on Pexels) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Aloka Hedau, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Squint Surgeon at Dr Aloka’s Eye Care in Hyderabad, explained, “In myopia, light entering the eye converges in front of the retina instead of directly on it, leading to blurred distance vision. While myopia can have a hereditary component, lifestyle factors like extended screen time and prolonged engagement in near vision activities can also contribute to its development.” Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here He elaborated, “The modern trend of spending more time indoors, often engrossed in video games and television, has led to …