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What Causes Myopia to Worsen?

A young boy wearing thick black-rimmed glasses squints to see because of myopia as he writes in a notebook against a blue background

Factors that may cause myopia to worsen include:

Genetic Factors: If you or your partner are nearsighted, your child is much more likely to develop myopia. While you cannot change your genetics, knowing this predisposition can help you take early action.

Excessive Digital Screen Time: Studies have shown that children who spend too much time on digital devices or nearwork (like reading or using a computer) are at a higher risk of developing myopia.

Lack of Outdoor Time in Daytime: Sunlight exposure has been linked to a decreased chance of myopia development, in addition to a lower risk of developing severe myopia.
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How to Prevent Astigmatism and Myopia?

Girl with astigmatism squinting by taking off her glasses

Astigmatism and myopia affect millions of Americans, typically from a young age. These conditions can make it harder to see, affecting your quality of life. With the effect of these refractive errors on vision, many people wonder how to prevent astigmatism and myopia.  Although you can’t prevent astigmatism from developing, the likelihood of myopia developing […]

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