Did you know these three things about your child’s vision? Too much near work is linked to worsening nearsightedness and that includes time spent on screens. Studies have consistently shown that kids who spend 2 hours a day outside are less likely to develop nearsightedness. Nature is powerful! Learning processing like dyslexia or ADHD are neurological, not visual - tracking exercises alone won’t address the root cause. Wang J, Li Y, Musch D, et al. Progression of Myopia in School-Aged Children After COVID-19 Home Confinement. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2021;139(3):293-300. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.6239 Xiong S, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, et al. Time spent in outdoor activities in relation to myopia prevention and control: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Acta Ophthalmol. 2017;95(6):551-566. doi:10.1111/aos.13403 Handler S, Pierson W. Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision. Pediatrics. 2011; 127(3):e818-e856. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2010-3670#myopiamanagement #pediatricophthalmology #doctormom • Watch and react on Genuin

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Did you know these three things about your child’s vision? Too much near work is linked to worsening nearsightedness and that includes time spent on screens. Studies have consistently shown that kids who spend 2 hours a day outside are less likely to develop nearsightedness. Nature is powerful! Learning processing like dyslexia or ADHD are neurological, not visual - tracking exercises alone won’t address the root cause. Wang J, Li Y, Musch D, et al. Progression of Myopia in School-Aged Children After COVID-19 Home Confinement. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2021;139(3):293-300. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.6239 Xiong S, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, et al. Time spent in outdoor activities in relation to myopia prevention and control: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Acta Ophthalmol. 2017;95(6):551-566. doi:10.1111/aos.13403 Handler S, Pierson W. Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision. Pediatrics. 2011; 127(3):e818-e856. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2010-3670#myopiamanagement #pediatricophthalmology #doctormom