YSK: even modest increases in time spent outdoors significantly reduces a child's odds of developing short-sightedness
YSK: even modest increases in time spent outdoors significantly reduces a child's odds of developing short-sightedness
As one meta-analysis put it:
It’s estimated that an increase of one hour per day of outdoor time could reduce the occurrence of myopia in children by 45%.
Make sure your kids spend time outside, folks!