Myopia
Why Playing Outside Is Good for Kids
We've long suspected that children who spend more time playing outside are less likely to become nearsighted. That's been shown in a number of studies summarized below. If we'd had any doubts, evidenc…
Show 1337: Pros and Cons of LASIK Eye Surgery
In this episode, four guests share their diverse perspectives on LASIK eye surgery. This procedure surgically changes the shape of the cornea with the goal of helping people see better, ideally withou…
Staying In for Pandemic Lockdowns Resulted in Mo…
The pandemic lockdowns had a lot of negative effects on children’s lives. Parents aroung the world are trying to help kids catch up on the schooling they may have missed. A study published in JAMA N…