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Body Electric Part 3: Why Our Eyes Are Elongating
TED Radio Hour
The Impact of Ortho-K Lenses and Visual Development on Myopia
Ortho-caratology, a type of rigid contact lenses for overnight wear, has been found to slow down the progression of nearsightedness. Maria started using them on her younger patients and discovered that early introduction of electronic devices and reduced outdoor time can contribute to nearsightedness. Spending too much time on close-up activities and too little time outdoors can trick the visual system into thinking that blurry vision at a distance is the ideal endpoint.
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