A third of the world’s youth is near-sighted. In parts of East Asia, it’s 90%
The figure has been continuously on the rise since the 1990s.
Tag: myopia
These lensless, glow in the dark glasses could stop myopia
A lot of people suffer from visual impairment due to not getting enough sunlight.
To avoid shortsightedness, children should spend more time outdoors
Scientists have identified new factors that contribute to myopia. Spending more time outside is still the best thing a child ...
Why 90% of China’s youth suffer from near-sightedness
To say that Asia is having an eye problem is an understatement.
Half the world will need glasses by 2050
Nearly half the world's population, close to some 5 billion people, will develop myopia by 2050 according to a study ...
Play outside, kids! Sunlight reduces chances of myopia in children
You often hear people complaining that kids don't play outside anymore - instead just hanging in the house all day ...
Link found between nearsightedness and years spent in school
Photo: Igor Mojzes - Fotolia.com A common stereotype is that people who wear glasses are labeled as nerds, but sooner ...
