Now considered a major health epidemic, myopia has increased 66% in the United States since 1971 and is expected to afflict 50% of the world’s population by 2050. Myopia, or nearsightedness, can be congenital but more frequently develops through early childhood. In fact, the younger a child starts, the more time it has to progress as they grow. Early detection through routine eye exams is the key to both the prevention and reduction of the