Season 4 · Episode 385
385 - How COVID-19 Is Impacting Kids' Vision
October 18, 20219m 23s
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Show Notes
School closures and unprecedented screen time may be contributing to vision problems for kids. Pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Megan Collins talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about a rise in near-sightedness in children, why vision problems are often missed without school screenings, potential health and learning effects, and how vision problems in kids can be addressed on the individual and national levels.