Kids' vision worsens during COVID lockdown
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Kids' vision worsens during COVID lockdown

Eye doctors have noted an increase in children requiring prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses for myopia (near-sightedness) since the 2020 pandemic began.
children who had recess outdoors were less likely to develop nearsightedness
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Outside recess reduces risk of nearsightedness

Children who had recess outdoors were less likely to develop nearsightedness.