Global eye problems may affect half the World by 2050- reports

By 2050, at least half of the world’s population is expected to have eye problems, particularly myopia, with many at risk of developing complications such as cataracts or even blindness. Experts warn that if these conditions remain untreated, they could cost the global economy nearly 173 billion dollars each year. Rohto Pharmaceutical, an eye-care company that has operated since 1909, reports that in 2020 more than 1.1 billion people worldwide had untreated eye conditions. Based on current trends, this figure could rise to 1.8 billion by 2050. A major factor behind the rise in eye problems

By 2050, at least half of the world’s population is expected to have eye problems, particularly myopia, with many at risk of developing complications such as cataracts or even blindness. Experts warn that if these conditions remain untreated, they could cost the global economy nearly 173 billion dollars each year. Rohto Pharmaceutical, an eye-care company that has operated since 1909, reports that in 2020 more than 1.1 billion people worldwide had untreated eye conditions. Based on current trends, this figure could rise to 1.8 billion by 2050. A major factor behind the rise in eye problems is increased use of digital devices. Many adults who frequently experience red or irritated eyes are beginning to suffer from blurry vision and headaches after long periods of screen time. Among children, the situation is also worsening. Cases of myopia have tripled over the last 30 years, and one in three children globally now has a vision issue that affects their learning. Research further indicates that more than 200 million older adults worldwide experience vision loss caused by damage to the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision.