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.
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.
