Computer screens more likely to contribute to development of myopia

Perth teenager Avash Shakya was born into a family with short-sightedness, but it wasn’t until he was in year four that his parents realised he needed help for what seemed like a common condition. Credit: Supplied

Researchers in Perth have found that personal computer screens are more likely to contribute to the development of myopia than mobile phones. Short-sightedness is associated with an increased risk of future eye problems, with 50 per cent of the world's population expected to have it by 2050.

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Published 12 January 2024 11:46am

Updated 12 January 2024 11:53am

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Researchers in Perth have found that personal computer screens are more likely to contribute to the development of myopia than mobile phones. Short-sightedness is associated with an increased risk of future eye problems, with 50 per cent of the world's population expected to have it by 2050.

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Computer screens more likely to contribute to development of myopia

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Researchers in Perth have found that personal computer screens are more likely to contribute to the development of myopia than mobile phones. Short-sightedness is associated with an increased risk of future eye problems, with 50 per cent of the world's population expected to have it by 2050.

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Researchers in Perth have found that personal computer screens are more likely to contribute to the development of myopia than mobile phones. Short-sightedness is associated with an increased risk of future eye problems, with 50 per cent of the world's population expected to have it by 2050.

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