Vision Health

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    Could Everyone Be Short-Sighted by 2050?

    Published: 1 May 2025 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: The widely cited 2016 model projected that about half the world could have myopia by 2050, with roughly one in ten having high myopia. It did not predict that everyone would become short-sighted. These are population estimates, not a diagnosis or a forecast for an individual child.

  • The Hidden Cost of Working from Home  

    Published: 15 April 2025 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Working from home can involve long periods of screen use and an improvised desk setup. Review glare, viewing distance, breaks and recurring symptoms. Digital eye strain should not automatically be labelled permanent damage or myopia; an assessment can identify the relevant causes.