Myopia
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Put eye exams back on to-do list: Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen timeCanadian ophthalmologists says increased screen time in children is leading to more eye strain and nearsightedness.HealthOct 12, 2021
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Eye exams should be part of back-to-school routine, specialists say'When you increase the screen time, myopia becomes an issue, which is shortsightedness.'HealthSep 22, 2021
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Increased screen time leading to increased eye issues in kids: optometrists'I've seen an increase of eye fatigue in general ... but we're seeing it a lot more in the pediatric population and we're also seeing a lot more dry eye.'HealthMar 26, 2021
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Too much screen time, not enough sunlight creating vision ‘epidemic’ says Winnipeg optometristA Winnipeg eye doctor says too much screen time and not enough sunlight is to blame for an alarming number of children being diagnosed with nearsightedness, or myopia, which she is calling an epidemic.HealthAug 1, 2018
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Does studying too much make you nearsighted? What researchers are learning about myopiaThe more time you spend in school, the more likely you are to be myopic, according to a new study.HealthJun 6, 2018
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