Myopia, or nearsightedness, has become increasingly common worldwide, particularly among children and young adults. Characterized by difficulty seeing distant objects clearly, myopia is caused by an elongation of the eyeball or a steepening of the cornea, which causes light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This visual impairment can progress over time, leading to higher degrees of myopia and a greater risk of complications, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. To address this issue, myopia control has emerged as a critical approach to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and adolescents. Here’s an in-depth look at the strategies for myopia control, lifestyle modifications, and age considerations.