▲ 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!
[–] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago I've had nearsightedness since middle school. I am excited for you! I would kill to not need glasses at -3.25 and -4.25 diopters. LASIK scares me though so I just deal with glasses. I can't see very far, can't see the speedometer on my car without them. permalink fedilink source parent