Myopia and Recent Advances in its Management: A Review Article

Abstract Myopia is one of the most frequent refractive-error in children as well as young adults globally. Myopia can also lead to gross visual impairment and associated with some major devastating complications such as retinal detachment myopic maculopathy, which can even lead to irreversible significant visual impairment or low vision. Since COVID-19 pandemic induced lifestyle changes and home quarantine rules, the number of cases of myopia has surged. Several studies have been conducted and are going on to find its cure and halt its progression. In this article, after thorough comprehensive literature search, myopia has been described in detail starting from epidemiology, risk factors, various theories, definitions, and treatment of myopia to measures required to halt or slow down its progression.