Sunshine and Eyesight - An Amazing Combo!

What does sunshine have to do with eyesight? 👀
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The number of children with nearsightedness, or myopia, is growing rapidly. In the United States, 42% of people are now myopic, compared to 25% in the 1970s.👓
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The great outdoors to the rescue! ☀️
Sunlight stimulates the eye to release a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which helps prevent the eyeball from stretching creating nearsightedness. Studies have shown that children who spend more time at least 15 minutes outside led to less MYOPIA with up to 2 hours being ideal.
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The good news is it does not matter if it is sunny 😎 or cloudy ⛅ or what your kids are doing outside. Playing at the park, riding bikes, exploring nature — it all counts! Let them do their homework outside if that is what it takes. The eyes will thank you for the daily dose of sunshine. 
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Don’t forget to schedule regular eye exams for your children as they get older.
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Embrace the sunshine and PROTECT your child's precious eyesight!