Comm Eye Health South Asia Vol. 31 No. 105 2019. Published online 23 May, 2019

Myopia: an emerging public health challenge in South Asia

Refraction being performed at a vision centre. INDIA (c) DR. SRINIVAS MARMAMULA/LVPEI
Refraction being performed at a vision centre. INDIA (c) DR. SRINIVAS MARMAMULA/LVPEI

Myopia, or shortsightedness, is a major public health problem in South Asia. As low- and middle-income countries become more urbanised, the myopia ‘epidemic’ is likely to spread. This issue looks at ways to prevent and manage myopia and minimise its impact in the region.