More kids are becoming nearsighted, and the cause is plain to seeNewsDuration 2:58A vision problem that used to be associated with older adults is affecting more and more children: nearsightedness. Doctors say the problem has been growing since the pandemic, when screen time for young kids really took off. But a doctor in St. John’s says we can help our eyes by changing our habits.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2026 02:28 UTC