“Your child’s vision is key to their learning and growth—have their eyes been checked lately?” Listen as Michael Chua MD Ophthalmologist explains why error of refraction increases as the child grows. The error of refraction in children—such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism—can increase due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. Here’s a breakdown of how and why refractive errors may worsen over time in children: 🔬 1. Natural E