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!

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[–] [S] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

A third idea is that sunlight is much, much brighter than most indoor artificial light

Would this mean it’s a bad idea to give kids sunglasses?

Does the meta analysis say anything about which effect is most likely the cause?

Not that I saw though I admit I didn’t read the whole thing

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    Would this mean it’s a bad idea to give kids sunglasses?

    Well if that is actually the causing effect, yes. I checked the paper and they do actually mention light brightness as a potential cause, as well as the other things but they have nothing on what actually causes the problem for real.

    But I mean, clearly we aren't naturally meant to need sunglasses so in a way I'd say yea, don't give your kids sunglasses.

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