Re: Overuse of electronics is causing worldwide epidemic of nearsightedness in children

A few ounces of prevention

Increased outdoor activity is the first recommendation. Looking out onto the horizon or at least distant objects is what has decreased during our international myopia epidemic. So it's wise to practice looking away while being outdoors more. Or at least looking out from inside through a window with a distant view.

Kids should be encouraged to play outside more. "If we can encourage kids to stay outdoors as much as they can, that itself serves as a very good protective mechanism for faster progression," said Dr. Maria Liu, OD, PhD, and head of Berkeley's Myopia Control Clinic.

For adults working in small cubicle computer stations, there is Jacquot's "20-20-20" rule: For every 20 minutes of close-up activity, look at something about 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. "It can give your eyes a little bit of a break; it of course gives your mind a bit of a break, too," suggested Jacquot.

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