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Eye drops show promise in slowing progression of nearsightedness in children
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Eye drops show promise in slowing progression of nearsightedness in children

Clinical trial results of atropine eye drops offer hope for slowing the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.
Sunlight can help keep kids from needing glasses
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Sunlight can help keep kids from needing glasses

Over the past 30 years, the number of children who have developed myopia (nearsightedness) has risen dramatically. 
New Eyedrop Approved by FDA to Improve Vision
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New Eyedrop Approved by FDA to Improve Vision

There’s a new prescription eyedrop that was just approved for presbyopia and farsightedness by the FDA, and I have concerns.
Diabetic moms have higher risk of babies that will need eyeglasses
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Diabetic moms have higher risk of babies that will need eyeglasses

Denmark researchers recently completed a study to determine if maternal diabetes increases the risk of needing eyeglasses in their children.
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.