Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, has been growing more prevalent in recent years. This is especially the case for children; recent studies have found that a third of children around the world are myopic. What’s worse, unaddressed myopia can easily grow worse over time. Fortunately, there are ways to slow down the progression of this condition. Below are 5 simple steps that can help keep your child’s myopia under control.
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