Yes, it can. Especially during growth spurts of the pre-teen and teen years, when the body grows quickly, myopia can get worse. At the age of 20, myopia usually levels off. It's also possible for adults to be diagnosed with myopia.
Does myopia stop progressing?
Unlike what had been previously observed in earlier cohorts that myopia tends to stop progressing around the age of 15,8 it is not uncommon to see patients with continuous myopic progression into their 30s, especially in Asian ethnicity.
How long does it take for myopia to get worse?
Myopia tends to progress and worsen through the teenage years, and plateau by the time the child reaches 20 years. Around age 20 is typically the time the eye stops growing. Genetics contribute to myopia progression, especially if both parents are myopic.
