Aiman (second from left) used to place the book or phone close to his eyes to read, but thankfully, his parents noticed this and took him to the optometrist, who diagnosed him with myopia. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is the most common eye condition affecting children.
They can see objects that are near clearly, but have difficulty seeing objects that are farther away.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
