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I thought that myopia was more of a genetic inherited trait than related to time spent indoors.
by Meerax 7y ago
I thought that myopia was more of a genetic inherited trait than related to time spent indoors.
- ScottBurson 7y ago> Multiple factors are involved in the development of myopia [18]. Both genetics and the environment play a role in the development and progression of myopia. Many epidemiological surveys have shown that excessive close-up work, a high level of education, and participation in fewer outdoor activities were important environmental risk factors for myopia [9,19–24]. Genetic factors have been proven to play a significant role in the development of myopia, and several genes are associated with high myopia [18,25–30]. -- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6261017/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6261017/
- Meerax 7y agoThanks! I'm myopic, have higher ed degrees, and work as a luthier specializing in restoration work (excessive close up work for long hours). I knew it was partly genetic looking at family history but had no idea that my everyday work was compounding the problem.
- CryptoPunk 7y agoMyopia has become massively more prevalent over the last century, so we know there are environmental factors that are significant contributors to risk of contraction.
- nikolay 7y agohttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5233810/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5233810/