Singapore has one of the highest childhood myopia rates in the world. More worryingly, Singapore is actually top in the world for having the highest prevalence of childhood myopia in seven to nine year olds! This is somewhat attributed to our digital lifestyle habits. Myopia can be hereditary and may be passed on when these kids themselves become parents themselves one day. Education therefore is key. However, this role cannot only be performed by school teachers or by the … [Read more...]