Childhood myopia on the rise with increased screen time
childhood nearsightedness

Childhood myopia on the rise with increased screen time

According to comprehensive study results published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, there is a link between increased screen time and the risk of children developing myopia (nearsightedness).
Sunlight can help keep kids from needing glasses
myopia

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. 
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.