(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, a new approach to childhood nearsightedness is now available in the U.S. after years of use overseas. Parents are already asking what it means for their kids and how well it works.

Myopia is what most people call nearsightedness. That means you can see things up close, but objects far away look blurry. It’s actually becoming more common among school-aged children. Genetics plays a role, but researchers say spending more time indoors and doing close-up activities, like reading or using screens, may be contributing to the increase.

Over time, myopia can cause the eye to stretch and grow longer. It usually progresses while kids’ eyes are still growing. It can make vision worse and increase the risk of retinal tears, which is basically damage to the light-se

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