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Sponsored: Pediatric Optometrist shares serious eye-condition that's affecting children

Myopia is reaching epidemic levels, affecting 36% of all kids as of 2023.

ST. LOUIS — Children's lifestyles have drastically changed, with less outdoor play and more screen time than ever before. At the same time, myopia is reaching epidemic levels, affecting 36% of all kids as of 2023. 

Dr. Felicia Timmerman, pediatric optometrist at CooperVision shares just how serious this condition is. 

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