Nearsightedness Surge: Is Your Dim Indoor Lighting More to Blame Than Your Phone?
New York, N.Y. — A surge in nearsightedness, often linked to the rising use of smartphones, may have deeper roots than previously thought. Researchers at the SUNY College of Optometry have identified two contributing factors: dim indoor lighting coupled with extended periods of close-up focus. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, highlight that myopia isn’t solely intensified by screen time, but rather by how we interact with our surroundings under low-light conditions. Currently, nearly half …