Today, about a third of the population is myopic.

But in 30 years, more than half of the population is estimated to be so, according to preliminary figures from the WHO.

Being in dark environments and exposing yourself to unnatural light has some significance for the development of myopia.

And it is at a young age that the growth of the eye occurs.

See what you can do to slow down the development of myopia in the clip above. 

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