Body Electric

Part 3: Why Our Eyes Are Elongating

Nov 17, 2023

Optometrist Maria Liu discusses combating myopia in children by opening a myopia control clinic. The podcast explores the impact of tech habits on eye shape and the rising rates of myopia among kids. It also includes a segment on incorporating 'movement snacks' into daily routines.

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Excessive screen time and lack of outdoor activities contribute to myopia in children.

Special lenses and lifestyle changes can slow down myopia progression and prevent vision problems.

Deep dives

Understanding Nearsightedness and Its Impact

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly prevalent among children globally. The podcast delves into early-onset myopia, citing Harmony's experience of being diagnosed at a young age. The potential dangers of myopia leading to vision problems later in life are highlighted, emphasizing the need for timely intervention in managing nearsightedness for long-term eye health.

Intro

2min

Rising Rates of Myopia in Children: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

3min

Myopia Treatments and Personal Journey

4min

Understanding Nearsightedness and Myopia Control

10min

Impacts of Parental Habits on Children's Vision and Efforts to Combat Rising Rates of Myopia

2min

Challenges and Strategies of Incorporating Movement Breaks into Daily Routine

6min

In part three: host Manoush Zomorodi explores how our tech habits are causing our eyes to change shape—to elongate—which causes nearsightedness. She investigates why rates of myopia among kids are soaring. She also speaks with Maria Liu, an optometrist with a quest to slow down the progression of myopia in children by opening the first ever myopia control clinic in the United States.

Later in the episode, we hear from a team of employees who tried incorporating "movement snacks" into their days for one week.

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Body Electric

Part 3: Why Our Eyes Are Elongating

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Nearsightedness and Its Impact

Innovative Approaches to Myopia Treatment

Promoting Healthy Vision Through Lifestyle Changes

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