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World population with myopia to grow by 2050

Published on: September 25, 2024
10:01

Washington, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) Nearly one in three children and adolescents worldwide suffers from myopia, and its global prevalence will reach 740 million cases by 2050, a study published today in the British Journal of Ophthalmology concludes.

Covid-19 pandemic linked to increased nearsightedness in kids

Published on: August 5, 2021
07:16

London, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) A rise in cases of short-sightedness (myopia) among children in Hong Kong may be linked to a significant decrease in the time they have been able to spend outdoors and a sharp rise in screen time during the coronavirus pandemic, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Experts relate peak of myopia cases in children with lockdown

Published on: August 4, 2021
16:57

London, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) A greater number of hours spent in front of computers with screens brought with it a peak of myopia cases of children in Covid-19 times, a specialized magazine reported on Wednesday.

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World population with myopia to grow by 2050

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Experts relate peak of myopia cases in children with lockdown

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