Nearsightedness Increasing In Youth

Nearsightedness, or myopia, cases are increasing among today’s youth due to the prevalence of digital devices. Dr. Premilla Banwait, at UnitedHealthcare Vision, says it’s concerning to see cases on the rise…

Nearsightedness is the ability to see far-away objects clearly and is linked to a greater risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Banwait says to use blue-light-filtering technology as many smartphones now include a ‘night mode’ feature, which adjusts the screen’s setting to help filter out blue light.

(From Missourinet)