High myopia cases rise in Singapore, with young children advised to limit screen time and spend more time outdoors.

High myopia cases increase in Singapore, with young children advised to spend more time outdoors and limit screen time. High myopia, defined as short-sightedness over -5 dioptres, is linked to excessive eye growth and can lead to pathological myopia, causing degenerative changes in the eye. Myopes like Candice Chong experience fragile, elongated eyeballs, often leading to complications such as glaucoma.

July 14, 2024
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