👀 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!