👀 It’s time to turn our eyes to one of the most significant eye health threats of the 21st Century. 👓 Did you know that ‘shortsightedness’ or ‘nearsightedness’ are other names for myopia? They mean that a person can see clearly up close, but not well far away. 🧒🏽 Myopia is becoming more common in young children. If a parent has myopia, their children are more likely to develop it too. 📚 Near activities are ones that involve looking at things close up, like reading a book or using a smartphone. Lots of time on these things can increase myopia risk. Here are some common myopia symptoms: 🔹 Difficulty seeing things across the room and far away. 🔹 Eye rubbing, squinting or closing one eye to see. 🔹 Sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close. 🔹 Sore or tired eyes. These tips can help you prevent developing myopia: 🏞️ Spending time outdoors. 📱 Holding a book or device at least 30cm from eyes. 💡 Implementing 20-20-20 rule. Take a 20 second break to view something 20 feet away every 20 minutes of doing near activities. Regular eye exams are important! Have you already booked yours? Find out more about eye care, vision impairment and blindness ➡️ https://bit.ly/43b8rPZ