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Spending more time outside early in life may offer some protection against myopia

Ultraviolet B Radiation Exposure Tied to Decreased Risk of Myopia

More exposure to sun's UVB rays between ages 14 and 29 linked to lower risk
About 9.6 million Americans are severely myopic

Myopia Imposes Large Burden on Adults in the United States

Women at higher risk of progressive high myopia than men
Implantable collamer lens implantation is effective for correcting myopia

Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia

Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
The addition of 40 minutes of outdoor activity at school for 6-year-old children in China resulted in a reduced incidence rate of myopia over the following three years. The research has been published in the Sept. 15 issue of JAMA.

More Outdoor Time at School May Help Prevent Myopia in Children

Adding 40 minutes of outdoor time to daily school schedule tied to lower rate of myopia