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Myopia is an under acknowledged epidemic which has already affected nearly 30% of the world population in 2020. According to current projections, this number is expected to rise to 50% by 2050, of which 10% will be contributed by high myopia.[1] Myopia adversely impacts an individual’s quality of life, particularly high myopia, which can be potentially blinding. It may increase the risk of cataract, glaucoma, and various posterior segment complications such as myopic maculopathy, retinal degenerations, posterior staphyloma, retinal detachment, choroidal neovascularization, and so on.[2] With predicted increase in myopia prevalence, one can only imagine its socioeconomic impact globally.