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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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Can Myopia Be Reversed?

An adult girl wearing eyeglasses is looking too closely at her phone screen.

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that often develops in childhood, requiring prescription eyeglasses to see clearly.  Unfortunately, it cannot be reversed or cured, but there are several effective treatment options to slow or stop its progression. Although myopia often develops in children and youth, it can develop at any age […]

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