Nearsightedness in one eye can stem from habits of using one eye more than the other, wearing incorrect prescription glasses, unsuitable study lighting, or genetics.

Eight-year-old Minh Anh experienced blurred vision, eye strain, and dizziness despite wearing 3.5-diopter glasses. Doctors discovered her glasses were double her actual prescription.

Uncontrolled severe myopia can increase the risk of eye complications, leading to long-term effects on vision and quality of life.

Difficulty seeing distant objects, squinting, frequent eye strain, and headaches can be indicators of myopia in children that parents should not overlook.