Time Spent Outside Reduces Risk of Myopia

A new analysis of eye health studies suggests more exposure to natural light and time spent looking at distant objects may prevent myopia, or nearsightedness, in children and adolescents, according to findings presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

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Researchers analyzed data from eight studies that included more than 10,000 participants and found, on average, nearsighted children spent 3.7 fewer hours per week outdoors than children with normal vision or farsightedness.

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