New Delhi, June 8 -- Myopia is known as a vision condition related to nearsightedness or shortsightedness. According to the experts its increasing in children due to screen time.

Dr Jeewan Singh, who served as the Chief of the Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences and Dean at AIIMS, New Delhi said, "Myopia in India, especially in children is increasing and the main causes for this surge is increased screen time, decreased outdoor activities and low sunlight exposure, parents having myopia themselves & school curriculums focused on use of tablets or laptops for digital learning."

"Decrease in screen time, increased sunlight exposure and outdoor activities, along with appropriate glass prescription, are required for the primary treatment o...