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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).
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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.
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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.