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CHOC doctor: An epidemic of childhood nearsightedness is looming

Dr. Rahul Bhola is medical director of ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, now Rady Children’s Hospital ...
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Nearsightedness Rates Are Soaring. Here’s Why

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a ...
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Fish oils may help prevent nearsightedness, study finds

A new study by researchers in Hong Kong has found that eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids—commonly found in fish ...
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Myopia in Children Is on the Rise—And Their Diets May Be Part of the Problem

A new study suggests a link between diet and nearsightedness in children. Omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of myopia, ...

Eye surgeon suggests 5 vital nutrients for children to prevent myopia: Carrots, chia seeds, pumpkin and more

Myopia is increasing at an alarming rate among children. Know which nutrients parents should add to their kids' diet, as ...

KCCI Investigates: More kids go nearsighted, so central Iowa eye doctor works to delay progression

KCCI Investigates checked into this trend as the start of school means many students are in need of a vision exam. Iowa law ...