Myopia to Affect Half the World's Population by 2050: A Coruña Optometrist Offers Insight

A Coruña, Spain – June 10, 2025 – A recent report by Informativos Telecinco highlights the alarming rise in myopia cases globally. Experts predict that by 2050, myopia will affect half of the world's population. The report features an interview with Lourdes Santos, an optometrist at Clínica Baviera in A Coruña. "The main problem with myopia is blurred distance vision," explains Santos. "Patients often need glasses or contact lenses." The report emphasizes the challenges myopia poses during summer activities, particularly for contact lens wearers. Santos advises against swimming with contact lenses due to the risk of infection. The report concludes with a discussion of advancements in myopia treatment, offering a hopeful outlook for the future.