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Rising Childhood Myopia: Experts Urge Spending 2 Hours Outdoors Daily
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The rise in childhood myopia across India and globally, the All-India Ophthalmological Society has released guidelines that emphasise annual eye examinations, school vision screenings, and spending two hours outdoors daily.
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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Health | Associated Press
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
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Is Poor Air Quality Triggering Early Vision Problems In Urban Children? Doctors Explain
- Sunday November 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors across Indian metros are witnessing a rise in early-onset myopia in children, some as young as five.
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www.ndtv.com
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Myopia In Kids: Understanding Rising Rates Of Nearsightedness In Children And Prevention Methods
- Wednesday August 27, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The expert recommends the 20-20-20 rule, which allows the eye muscles to relax and reduce stress.
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www.ndtv.com
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Doctor Links Eye Problem to Marriage, Having Children, Shocks Bengaluru Couple
- Sunday July 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The man in the Reddit post said that it was "completely out of line", "unscientific", and "deeply unprofessional".
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World Sight Day 2024: Learn About These Common Eye Issues And Their Solutions
- Thursday October 10, 2024
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
World Sight Day 2024: This article highlights some of the most common eye problems and provides practical solutions for maintaining optimal eye health.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Reveals One In Three Children Short-Sighted After Covid Lockdowns
- Thursday September 26, 2024
- Science | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, analysed data from over five million children and teens across 50 countries on six continents.
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www.ndtv.com
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Only 50 Percent of Parents Recognise How Screens Affect Children’s Vision, Survey Claims
- Monday July 18, 2022
- Edited by Gadgets 360 Newsdesk
Myopia, or nearsightedness, has seen in increase among school-going kids in recent years. Recent research has linked the reduction in ability to view far away objects is related to excessive amount of screen time and a lack of time outdoors. But only half of parents realise how much of an effect screen time has on their children's vision, accor...
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13 Per Cent School Children Myopic In India: AIIMS
- Saturday March 12, 2016
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Over 13 per cent of the school going children in India have turned myopic, an AIIMS study has revealed, adding that the number has doubled in the last decade due to excess usage of electronic gadgets.
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www.ndtv.com
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LASIK eye surgery for children
- Wednesday February 24, 2010
- Health | Team DoctorNDTV
LASIK eye surgery, commonly used to correct vision in adults, has been found to be a safe option for some children with nearsightedness. Researchers in Ireland have found that the laser procedure improved visual acuity in six children who were significantly nearsighted.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rising Childhood Myopia: Experts Urge Spending 2 Hours Outdoors Daily
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The rise in childhood myopia across India and globally, the All-India Ophthalmological Society has released guidelines that emphasise annual eye examinations, school vision screenings, and spending two hours outdoors daily.
-
www.ndtv.com
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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Health | Associated Press
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Poor Air Quality Triggering Early Vision Problems In Urban Children? Doctors Explain
- Sunday November 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Doctors across Indian metros are witnessing a rise in early-onset myopia in children, some as young as five.
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www.ndtv.com
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Myopia In Kids: Understanding Rising Rates Of Nearsightedness In Children And Prevention Methods
- Wednesday August 27, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The expert recommends the 20-20-20 rule, which allows the eye muscles to relax and reduce stress.
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www.ndtv.com
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Doctor Links Eye Problem to Marriage, Having Children, Shocks Bengaluru Couple
- Sunday July 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The man in the Reddit post said that it was "completely out of line", "unscientific", and "deeply unprofessional".
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www.ndtv.com
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World Sight Day 2024: Learn About These Common Eye Issues And Their Solutions
- Thursday October 10, 2024
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
World Sight Day 2024: This article highlights some of the most common eye problems and provides practical solutions for maintaining optimal eye health.
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www.ndtv.com
-
New Study Reveals One In Three Children Short-Sighted After Covid Lockdowns
- Thursday September 26, 2024
- Science | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, analysed data from over five million children and teens across 50 countries on six continents.
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www.ndtv.com
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Only 50 Percent of Parents Recognise How Screens Affect Children’s Vision, Survey Claims
- Monday July 18, 2022
- Edited by Gadgets 360 Newsdesk
Myopia, or nearsightedness, has seen in increase among school-going kids in recent years. Recent research has linked the reduction in ability to view far away objects is related to excessive amount of screen time and a lack of time outdoors. But only half of parents realise how much of an effect screen time has on their children's vision, accor...
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www.gadgets360.com
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13 Per Cent School Children Myopic In India: AIIMS
- Saturday March 12, 2016
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Over 13 per cent of the school going children in India have turned myopic, an AIIMS study has revealed, adding that the number has doubled in the last decade due to excess usage of electronic gadgets.
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www.ndtv.com
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LASIK eye surgery for children
- Wednesday February 24, 2010
- Health | Team DoctorNDTV
LASIK eye surgery, commonly used to correct vision in adults, has been found to be a safe option for some children with nearsightedness. Researchers in Ireland have found that the laser procedure improved visual acuity in six children who were significantly nearsighted.
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www.ndtv.com