As kids get ready to head back to school, doctors are warning parents about a disturbing trend. They're seeing more young patients with vision issues.
“With increased screen time, the rates of nearsightedness or myopia in children have skyrocketed," said NVision Centers' Dr. Dagny Zhu, MD. "We are seeing more kids with worse vision at a younger age."
A new report found that 33% have issues learning due to poor eyesight and 38% have issues playing sports. The average age Americans first report issues with their vision is 15, but many experience poor eyesight well before that and need the help of corrective lenses. Children may be hesitant to talk about vision problems as one in five say they've been bullied for wearing glasses.
Take a look at the full report for more data and insight into America's vision issues
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