Examine Database: Eye Health
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Screen time and nearsightedness: Are screens leading us to a future of blurry vision?
In this meta-analysis of 45 studies, mainly in children, each additional hour of digital screen time was associated with a 21% higher odds of myopia (nearsightedness).
Unclean cooking fuels are associated with a higher risk of several eye diseases
Does supplementing with aspirin or omega-3 fatty acids improve eye health in people with diabetes?
Wearing swimming goggles may temporarily alter eye parameters
Does eating pistachios nourish the eyes?
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