What’s behind the ‘huge jump’ in short-sightedness among children

We’re in the midst of a childhood myopia epidemic and screens are being blamed.

At some clinics, the proportion of children presenting with short-sightedness has almost doubled.

Optometrist from Kiddies Eye Care in Yarraville, Nicky Kiparissis, says there’s been a “huge jump” in myopia among children since the pandemic hit.

Press PLAY below to hear the “clear change” she’s seen, and what she says is to blame