The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens

For years, the sharp rise in myopia -- or nearsightedness -- has largely been blamed on growing screen use, particularly among children and young adults. However, new research from scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry suggests the explanation may be more nuanced. A study scheduled for publication in Cell Reports proposes that myopia may be influenced less by screens themselves and more by a common indoor behavior: extended close-up focusing in dim lighting, which re...