Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
theconversation.com
While reading, scrolling and focusing on other objects near our faces increase the risk of developing myopia, a little time outdoors in the sun can help mitigate it.
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Original Title: Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels. Researchers estimate that about half of the global population will need corrective lenses to offset myopia by 2050. Strong support uptick being that people are spending more time focusing on objects immediately in front of our eyes.