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The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may ...
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SUNY Eye Docs Blame Dim Rooms, Not Screens, As Nearsightedness Surges

Researchers at the SUNY College of Optometry say your phone might not be the main villain in the global nearsightedness surge ...

Nearsightedness Is Surging Worldwide and the Cause May Be Hiding Indoors

Dim indoor light and prolonged close focus may be quietly fueling the global rise in nearsightedness.
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New research suggests myopia is driven by how we use our eyes indoors

In a new study from SUNY College of Optometry to be published in Cell Reports, Maharjan et al. demonstrate that human ...
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Study: Global rise in nearsightedness says light starvation is hurting eyes, not screens

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New research suggests a global rise in nearsightedness, or myopia, may about more about light starvation, not screens. The study from the SUNY College of Optometry said ...

Dim Indoor Lighting, Not Just Screen Exposure, Is Causing The Global Nearsightedness Epidemic: Study

The research was conducted by scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry and published in the journal Cell Reports.
EurekAlert!

SUNY College of Optometry focuses on diversity and inclusion in optometry

New York, NY— This week, the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held a continuation of their annual webinar series, Race in Optometry which started in 2020. Aimed at fostering a ...
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Myopia may be driven by prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments

For years, rising rates of myopia - or nearsightedness - have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially ...