05/19/2025
This is IMPORTANT!
Did you know that myopia is currently the most significant eye health threat of the 21st Century? Children who donβt spend enough time outdoors are at greater risk of developing myopia, which can progress to irreversible vision loss.
So, what actions can you take to protect yourself or your loved ones? Here are just a few.
- Promote healthy screen usage by utilizing screen time reduction tools on smart phones and electronic devices.
- Ensure proper distance and lighting for near work.
- Stay up to date on your routine exams.
- Use the 20/20/20 rule: 20-second break every 20 minutes to look 20 feet away while using digital devices.
Myopia carries long-term implications for eye health. Individuals with high levels of myopia are at a higher risk of developing sight-threatening conditions such as early onset of cataract, retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Taking measures to control myopia in childhood can reduce the risk of these complications later in life.