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As society becomes more technologically dependent—with heavy device use at home and laptops in the classroom—children are at an increased risk of developing myopia at younger ages. This risk is especially high for children whose parents developed myopia early in life. While it was once said that myopia was a "sign of a good reader," early onset often leads to higher degrees of nearsightedness.

Many people wait until their vision changes before scheduling an eye exam, but regular eye exams are important even when your eyesight seems fine. A comprehensive eye exam does more than update your prescription. It helps evaluate how well your eyes are working, checks for early signs of eye disease, and gives your eye doctor a clearer picture of your overall eye health.