Study finds that just 1 hour of daily screen time can raise myopia risk

Study finds that just 1 hour of daily screen time can raise myopia risk

A recent study indicates that spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could significantly increase the risk of myopia or nearsightedness, a crucial caution for screen enthusiasts. Myopia is the medical name for nearsightedness, which means that you can see objects that are near clearly but have difficulty seeing objects that are farther away. For example, if you have...

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