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The impact of Myopia throughout the developing world
Approximately half of the world’s population, including children, live in towns and cities; by 2050, nearly 70% will live in urban areas . The urban landscape dominated by concentrated areas of high-rise, high-density buildings with proximity to services and industries is not only powering the economic engine of nations but transforming the way our children see the world.
YEAR 2000
20.2% Low to Moderate Myopia (1243m)
2.7% High Myopia (163m)
77.1% Non-Myopes
YEAR 2010
24.3% Low to Moderate Myopia (1673m)
4.0% High Myopia (277m)
71.7% Non-Myopes
YEAR 2020
28.7% Low to Moderate Myopia (2221m)
5.2% High Myopia (399m)
66.1% Non-Myopes
