Ologies with Alie Ward

Ophthalmology (EYES) with Reid Wainess

Aug 7, 2018
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INSIGHT

Modern Behavior Drives Myopia

  • Bad vision today often results from modern behavior rather than ancient evolution.
  • Increased indoor close work like screen time drives the rise in nearsightedness (myopia).
ADVICE

Kids Need Outdoor Time

  • To reduce nearsightedness risk, encourage kids to spend more time outdoors.
  • Indoor screen time and close work increase chances of developing worsening myopia.
INSIGHT

Eyes Work Like Cameras

  • Eyes function like cameras using a lens and retina to focus and detect light.
  • The retina's rods and cones convert light and color into signals sent to the brain to form images.
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