What is causing the explosion of myopia (nearsightedness)?

https://www.wired.com/story/taiwan-epicenter-of-world-myopia-epidemic/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb

"More outdoor time equalled less myopia... sometimes the best solutions are cheap and simple. Just go outside, and see."

#myopia #nearsightedness #outdoors

Referenced link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-06-eye-nearsightedness-kids.html
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Originally posted by Phys.org / @physorg_com: http://nitter.platypush.tech/medical_xpress/status/1664372263469105156#m

RT by @physorg_com: #Eye drops slow #nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds @OhioState https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2805504 https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-06-eye-nearsightedness-kids.html

(I don't usually post work stuff, but this is cool).

Has your child been diagnosed with myopia (nearsightedness)?

Bright Eyes Family Vision Care is participating in a clinical investigation of the effectiveness of a contact lens to help slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.

Participants must be 8-12 years old and interested in wearing contact lenses.

This study will last 4 years and will involve approximately 12 visits at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care in Westchase, Tampa.

Participants will receive complimentary contact lenses and will be compensated for their time.

If you are interested, please contact study coordinator Alexa Kiwan at (813) 792-0637 or email alexa@brighteyestampa.com.

#tampa #optometry #myopia #contactlenses #nearsightedness