The Surge in Nearsightedness: Why More Kids Are Becoming Nearsighted Lately, a condition called myopia, is raising red flags for eye health professionals. This condition, where faraway objects look fuzzy while near ones stay sharp, is now a global public health issue. This surge is alarming experts such as Dr. https://medium.com/@kaushal.wockhardthospitals/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people-d3e6c1f5c73b