Health Bulletin
Massive rise of eye damage among Asian
Up to 90% of school leavers in major Asian cities are suffering from myopia, a study suggests. Researchers said that the rise of myopia (particularly in South East Asia), a condition in which distant objects appear blurred is being caused by students working very hard in school and missing out on outdoor light. The scientists told the Lancet that up to one in five of these students could experience severe visual impairment and even blindness.
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