Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re spending outdoors. Here’s why it’s so good for your vision.

The ministry hasn't explained how increased outdoor time protects eyesight, but the findings suggest bright sunlight may help prevent myopia. To raise awareness about the importance of eye health ...

New research shows the rate of myopia among children and teens worldwide has tripled over the past three decades, with a particularly steep increase noted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in ...

Two specialists say the education ministry should extend the period for outdoor activities in schools and train teachers to ...

bristol.ac.uk Objectives: To investigate associations between objectively measured physical activity (PA) and myopia in children. Methods: Children from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and ...

Also 2 hours daily outdoor activity is must for any children, to ensure they don’t develop myopia in early age. Ques 2: Indoor lighting conditions; near work Near work or increasing screen time ...

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness ... Parents and teachers should realize the importance of outdoor time and encourage outdoor activities for their children and themselves to promote ...

What could be the reasons for the increasing prevalence of myopia among children in the country? Three ophthalmologists explained this. Dr. Ji Mi-jeong, director of Yeonsu Bright Eye Hospital in ...

The 2018 University of Waterloo study, which focused on children aged six to 13, found that one additional hour of outdoor time per week could lower the child's odds of developing myopia by 14 per ...