The Surge In Nearsightedness: Why More Kids Are Becoming Nearsighted More recently, a condition called myopia, is spreading rapidly among the youth. This condition, where faraway objects look fuzzy while near ones stay sharp, is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. This surge is alarming experts such as Dr. Ruchika https://medium.com/@linda.wockhardthospitals/myopia-on-the-rise-understanding-the-nearsightedness-epidemic-in-young-people-453eb568220b