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Saturday 5 May 2012

Up to 90% of school children in major Asian cities are suffering from myopia (short-sightedness) -

Up to 90% of school children in major Asian cities are suffering from myopia (short-sightedness) - 




Researchers say the "extraordinary rise" in the problem is being caused by students working very hard in school and missing out on outdoor light.


The scientists told the Lancet that up to one in five of these students could experience severe visual impairment and even blindness.


Lijia Zhang is a writer and social commentator in Beijing and she told the BBC that high expectations on children were a factor.


Read more -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17962480