Recent studies show that kids who spend more time indoors are are being diagnosed with myopia*, more than those who get outside. Why? Screen time. Limiting the focal length, the distance between your eyes and the thing you’re looking at, causes the human eye’s vision capability to diminish. Another important factor, sunlight. Researchers believe UV light has a strong impact on the formation of the eye in childhood. 

Excessive screen time is creating a whole generation of nearsighted people. The cure? Getting outside! Quite literally looking at things farther away than the tv from the couch, and being in the presence of sunlight is what our kids need for healthy development.  

Commit to enjoying at least two hours outside today as a family and watch your kids enjoy the sights of God’s creation. 

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