What increases my risk for curvature myopia?

Curvature myopia can be congenital. The risk for congenital or acquired curvature myopia increases if one or both parents are nearsighted. Because curvature myopia is linked to the shape of the cornea, children who grow too quickly have an increased risk for developing nearsightedness. Adults have an increased risk of developing myopia if they do a lot of work in front of a computer screen or other item that requires up close visual concentration.