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!

  • a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.caOP
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    2 hours ago

    No. Interestingly once myopia does start developing this doesn’t seem to slow the progression. It seems to be good for prevention and that’s it