Perspectives on Genetic and Environmental Factors in Myopia, Its Prediction, and the Future Direction of Research.

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The dramatic rise in myopia prevalence over the last century is most likely a function of modern-day childhood - a reduction in time spent outdoors and increasing time on near tasks. The widespread use of handheld digital devices, especially in young children, is of concern - both in terms of myopia risk but additionally that excessive use may be linked to sociodemographic factors and could more widely negatively...

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