According to a recent study from the United Kingdom*, conducted over a period of 8 years with over 3,000 children, the effects of risk factors for myopia have been significantly underestimated in conventional analyses.

While genetics play an important role in the initial susceptibility and progression rate of myopia, modern lifestyle factors also appear to trigger or accelerate myopia. The study demonstrated that an additional hour of reading per day was associated with a shift toward myopia of −0.44 to −0.88 D.

On the other hand, an additional hour spent outdoors daily during childhood resulted in a shift toward hyperopia of +0.53 to +0.94 diopters (D). The development of myopia can therefore be inhibited.

Based on our extensive experience in myopia management, we additionally recommend using special eyeglass lenses or contact lenses for myopia control.