Myopia and Technology
The World Health Organization warns that by 2030, 40% of the global population may be nearsighted, with alarming rates among children. Experts attribute this rise to increased screen time and indoor activities, challenging the belief that genetics alone is to blame. Innovative treatments, like special lenses that reshape the eyeball, are emerging to combat this issue and slow the progression of myopia, as demonstrated by Harmony's successful journey to clearer vision.In this clip
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