Anecdotally myopia and near work have long been connected, with wearing glasses linked to lots of studying or a love of reading. Today, this has led to changing environmental factors garnering a lot more attention given the rapid increase in the prevalence of myopia, particularly in certain ethnic and professional groups, such as lawyers and medical students. Whilst the generalisation of glasses and being a bookworm is not always helpful or kind, the question around near work and myopia progression remains a valid one.
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