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THE EFFECTSOF MYOPIA INSIGHTS Overview of the eye care professional’s practice A round 30 per cent of the world's population suffers from myopia. And it is expected that this number will grow in the future. Myopia, and in particular high myopia, not only the individual but the society as a whole. MYOPIA AFFECTS EVERYDAY ASPECTS OF LIFE Uncorrected myopia can pose a significant challenge to children and affected individuals in everyday life. Simple tasks such as reading signs, recognising people, reading words on boards in the classroom etc. can become difficult. Participating in sports or driving with uncorrected myopia can be a safety issue. Objects in the distance may appear blurry and it might be difficult to judge distances accurately. The impact of either uncorrected or corrected myopia on quality of life is typically evaluated using qualitative and/or quantitative measures, such as questionnaires containing items on symptoms, limitations of activity, emotional and social impact, inconvenience etc. Evidence suggests that myopia involves restrictions on everyday activities and economic, emotional and social well-being. Overall the more severe the myopia, the greater the likelihood of having a poorer quality of life. For example, those who suffer from high myopia may have concerns related to the appearance of their spectacle lenses and might have a financial impact related to the need for specialised lenses such as lighter and thinner lenses that cost more. MYOPIA AFFECTS EYE HEALTH All levels (low, moderate or high) of myopia are associated with a risk of developing ocular 40 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION