Increased Digital Screen Time Linked to Higher Risk of Myopia, Study Finds

SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Every additional hour spent daily on digital screens—such as smartphones, tablets, computers, or televisions—increases the risk of developing myopia (nearsightedness) by 21%, according to a new study. A research team led by Professor Kim Young-kook from Seoul National University’s Department of Ophthalmology presented these findings in a systematic review [...]