Doctors have long thought that too much time spent looking at near objects like books and electronic screens, puts children at risk of increased Myopia. However, a major article published in 2015, in the journal, “Nature” summarized a body of literature, showing that it is actually time spent outside that most significantly affects a child’s risk of developing Myopia. This article brought this issue into the public eye. Children in the study who spent at least three hours outside on sunny days had a significantly lower risk of developing Myopia.
Listen in as Dr. Debbie Jones & Dr. Joshua C. Smith share why Myopia is increasing in children.
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