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Studies show nearsightedness is rising as America’s vision gets blurrier

Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Liz B.

Appearing this morning on Good Morning America, a new study shows that nearsightedness is up 66 percent since the 1970s.

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Screen shot 2009-12-16 at 11.17.15 AM

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File under: eye health, healthcare | Tagged: development of eyes, Dr. Richard Besser, eye diseases, eye exams, eye health, eyecare, eyes, GMA, Good Morning America, healthcare, importance of regular eye exams, myopia, National Eye Institute, nearsighted, nearsightedness, PhD, Susan Vitale, vision, vision benefits, VSP Vision Care
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