LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — More kids are struggling to see clearly and healthcare officials say it’s not just a vision problem.
Nearsightedness is growing and if it isn’t caught early, it can create challenges in the classroom. Researchers anticipate by 2050 half the world’s population will be nearsighted, which is when a person struggles to see things far away.
This condition is common in kids, with studies finding 9% of elementary-age children and 30% of adolescents in the U.S. have nearsightedness…