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What causes people to be nearsighted?

Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted. That's up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes Myopia? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell explains the common habit that could be bad for our eyes
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