Risk Factors of Myopia - Scorecard - MDSpire

Risk Factors of Myopia

Myopia is surging globally, driven by lifestyle factors, with outdoor time offering key protection

  • By

  • Aldo Vagge

  • Carla Lança

  • Stephanie Kearney

  • Andrzej Grzybowski

  • May 14, 2026

  • 8 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Risk Factors of Myopia

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsGene-environment interaction, educational intensity, near work, outdoor activity, interaction of genotype and environment.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Global prevalence of myopia increased from 23% in 2000 to an estimated 34% in 2020, with projections approaching 50% by 2050.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Encourage increased outdoor activity to at least two hours daily.
    • Limit near work and screen time, especially in younger children, and provide guidelines on safe screen use.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Focus on lifestyle modifications, including increased outdoor time, reduced near work, and managing screen time.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Implement school-based outdoor programs to facilitate protective light exposure.
        • Educate families about the importance of balancing near work with outdoor activities and managing screen time.

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        Risk Factors of Myopia

        • by Aldo Vagge, Carla Lança, Stephanie Kearney, Andrzej Grzybowski

        • May 14, 2026

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