Near-Sightedness is Increasing in Children—Preventive Measures Are Key

By the year 2050, half of the people in the world will struggle with myopia. Eye exams, taking visual breaks, and even fun games can help reduce kids' risk of severe myopia.

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Family Near-Sightedness is Increasing in Children—Preventive Measures Are Key By the year 2050, half of the people in the world will struggle with myopia. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to head off a diagnosis for your kids. Here are the early warning signs to look out for, and what you can do to reduce your kids' risk. READ NOW Editor's Pick of the Week The 12 Best Jogging Strollers READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Infants Begin Learning At 3 Months Old READ NOW  › How Good Listening May Help Your Teen Open Up Emotionally READ NOW  › New Data Reveals Why Men Should Improve Their Sperm Health READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Family newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy