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Myopia Epidemiology

The global myopia epidemic: prevalence data, regional differences, and future projections

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Myopic individuals (2020)

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High myopia (2020)

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High myopia (2050)

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Global Myopia Prevalence

Myopia prevalence trend 2000–2050 and high myopia projection (Holden et al. 2016).

0%20%40%60%200020102020203020402050Projected22.9%28.3%33.9%39.9%45.2%49.8%MyopiaHigh myopia (≥ −6 D)
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Regional Prevalence

Current myopia prevalence rates by region.

East Asia80%Southeast Asia46%North America33%Europe30%Turkey28%Middle East25%Africa12%
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Prevalence by Age Group

Myopia prevalence by age group in children and adolescents.

0%20%40%5.7%6-712.3%8-921.8%10-1133.1%12-1338.6%14-1541.2%16-1743.5%18-19Age