There are many factors that can increase the risk of developing myopia.
These factors include the following:
Genetics - Myopia can run in families, so if one or both parents have a history of it, the chances of their children developing it are much higher.
Lifestyle - Depending on your lifestyle, you can potentially be at a higher risk of developing myopia. You may be more at risk if you do close-up work, do not spend a lot of time outdoors, or use screens for prolonged periods of time.
Ethnicity - A strange phenomenon surrounding myopia is that it can be more prevalent in people who are a certain ethnicity, such as East Asians.
The development of myopia is rather complex and combines a whole range of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This is why it is important to discuss how you can care for and manage myopia with your eye doctor.