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Jammu, Oct 08: Every year, the second Thursday of October is observed as World Sight Day to raise awareness about vision and eye health. This year, the worlds’ focus is on childhood myopia, or near sightedness, which has emerged as a significant public health issue Myopia in children is soaring globally and changing the way they study, play and interact with the world. What was once a minor issue is now a global “wake-up call for parents, educators, and healthcare systems

According to Dr. (Lt. Col.) Abhinav Singh, Senior Consultant, Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, “Today, increasing screen time is a major contributor to the rise in myopia in this digital age. Many children are spending hours with their eyes glued to phones, tablets or computer screens. This creates constant strai

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