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nearsightedness

Coverage of nearsightedness in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 12:17 UTCMost recent: Jul 2 · 19:50 UTC
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UK universitiesorganization1American Academy of Pediatricsorganization1digital devicestopic1Sleep problemstopic1delayed languagetopic1behavioral challengestopic1obesitytopic1LASIKtopic1platinum contact lensestopic1cornea reshapingtopic1rabbit eyestopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 2 · 19:50 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Major review finds link between early screen exposure and developmental concerns

    A major UK review found that screen exposure before age two is linked to developmental concerns, including sleep problems, delayed language, and behavioral challenges. Over 70% of babies and toddlers use digital devices, with some spending hours daily on screens. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding most screen time for children under 18-24 months.

  • HEALTHMay 28 · 12:17 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery

    Researchers are developing a non-laser, non-surgical vision correction method using mild electrical pulses and platinum contact lenses to temporarily reshape the cornea. Early tests on rabbit eyes corrected nearsightedness in about a minute while maintaining the eye's structural integrity.