Myopia in 2050: What the Global Forecast Really Means
Published: 29 October 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance A widely cited model estimated that 49.8% of the global population could have myopia by 2050 if past trends continue. That is a forecast based on available studies—not a finding that everyone will become myopic. Family history,…