Myopia, better known as shortsightedness, is on the increase globally.  Experts predict that half the world will be short-sighted by 2050.

So, is screentime the cause of this? Joining Aideen to discuss was Lynda McGivney-Nolan, Optometric Advisor at the Association of Optometrists Ireland.

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