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How screen time is affecting children's eyesight on Coast Live

Posted at 11:57 AM, Aug 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-12 11:57:15-04

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - With many families homebound this past year, children’s screen time has increased drastically. Unfortunately, some of these factors may lead to progressive myopia, also known as nearsightedness in children.

Dr. Millicent Knight joins us to discuss the increase of myopia in children, and how early intervention may slow the progression.

For more information visit www.allaboutvision.com/gmac.