Eyeglasses have become a fashion statement in recent years. For some, glasses or contact lenses are essential for operating in everyday life. Short-sightedness, or myopia is a condition which impacts how individuals perceive objects at a distance. Recently, there has been a rise in myopia documented worldwide, and people have been discussing what are the possible causes.

We were joined today by David Mackey, Professor of Ophthalmology, at the University of Western Australia to talk more about myopia.