What Is Myopia? Causes, Age Group & How It Can Be Detected Early Dr. Rupal Shah explains myopia in simple terms—what it is, who it affects, and how it can be detected early. Myopia occurs when light rays fail to focus on the retina and instead fall short, leading to blurred distance vision. This condition is commonly seen in children and can progress as the eye grows in length. Learn how minus power glasses help refocus vision, why myopia progresses with eye growth, and how special eye drops and