EP 254: Understanding The Myopia Epidemic

Kidsstoppress Podcast - Your Parenting Happy Hour

By 2050, 50% of the world population is going to become myopic. Myopia is becoming increasingly prevalent globally, especially in urban areas and among younger populations.
Japin Charan, the Head of dept optometry, Lenksart - Optometry talks to us about:
-How are screens like TV, computer, and video games hurting your child's eye
-What is Myopia and why is it an epidemic?
-What symptoms should you look out for?
-How will early diagnosis help? Best practices for screening children for myopia, and at what age?
-Role of the outdoors in reducing Myopia?
And more

Watch the entire video to know Lenskart's role in treating Myopia, and how you can help your children.
Talking about myopia is essential for raising awareness, promoting prevention and early intervention, and improving the overall management of this common vision condition.