04/10/2026
🧬 Does DNA affect your eyesight?
Yes — genetics can increase the risk of myopia, especially if one or both parents are nearsighted.
But DNA is only part of the story 👇
Daily habits such as:
📱 Screen time
📚 Close-up reading
🌳 Time spent outdoors
also play an important role in your child’s eye health.
✨ The good news? Myopia can be managed.
With early detection and proper care, we can help slow down vision changes in children.
If your child has a family history of myopia, regular eye exams are especially important.
Ask us about personalized myopia management options at your next visit 💙
Berczy Eyecare | The Myopia Clinic • Optometry