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j45 on April 24, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the pr...

I recently learned sleeping in a very, or nearly dark room is critical to not develop nearsightedness.

porphyra on April 25, 2024 | [–]

Actually, it seems there is little or no conclusive evidence for this.

[1] https://sleepopolis.com/news/children-night-lights-cause-myo...

[2] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/03/000309074442.h...

[3] https://news.osu.edu/night-lights-dont-lead-to-nearsightedne...

porphyra on April 25, 2024 | [–]

Interesting, I haven't heard that. Can you link to some evidence?

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