Intense schooling linked to myopia

Education systems must change to protect children’s vision

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Published inBMJ (Online) Vol. 361; p. k2248
Main Authors Morgan, Ian G, French, Amanda N, Rose, Kathryn A
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1756-1833
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DOI10.1136/bmj.k2248

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Abstract Education systems must change to protect children’s vision
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