As one meta-analysis put it:

It’s estimated that an increase of one hour per day of outdoor time could reduce the occurrence of myopia in children by 45%.

Make sure your kids spend time outside, folks!

  • a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.caOP
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    9 hours ago

    Being from a sunny country lowers the chance of it (so you’re less likely to be nearsighted if you’re from Spain compared to Norway), even when controlled for hours spent outdoors.

    This is very interesting