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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[–] 2 points 6 months ago

There are studies that just look at outdoor time. I don’t think we know the specific mechanism but we know enough to have recommendations.

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