▲ 569 ▼ YSK: even modest increases in time spent outdoors significantly reduces a child's odds of developing short-sightedness (lemmy.ca) submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca to c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world 98 comments fedilink hide all child comments 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!
[–] DreasNil@feddit.nu 4 points 4 months ago (1 child) You might have had a higher degree of myopia if you hadn't spent all that time outdoors. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) True, but I am like -2 or -3 in both eyes, so my myopia isn't great either lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] DreasNil@feddit.nu 2 points 4 months ago Not great, but it's also not -12 😀 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) True, but I am like -2 or -3 in both eyes, so my myopia isn't great either lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] DreasNil@feddit.nu 2 points 4 months ago Not great, but it's also not -12 😀 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DreasNil@feddit.nu 2 points 4 months ago Not great, but it's also not -12 😀 permalink fedilink source parent