Studies Report Big Increase in Myopia and Vision Problems During Lockdowns
Published: 4 March 2021 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: A 2021 study found more myopia in younger children after home confinement in one Chinese school population. It did not prove that lockdowns or screens caused an individual child’s myopia. The findings are historical; current care should follow an individual eye assessment.