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  • Clinical Professor, School of Optometry & Vision Science and Clinical Scientist, Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), University of Waterloo
Children’s increased screen time, exacerbated by remote learning during COVID-19, is directly contributing to increases in childhood myopia. (iStock)

Hidden in plain sight: How the COVID‑19 pandemic is damaging children’s vision

Debbie Jones, University of Waterloo and Kate Gifford, Queensland University of Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in children spending more time on digital devices, which may have a long-term impact on their vision, including the risk of myopia.

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