Podcast:Life Kit Published On: Sat Nov 04 2023 Description: Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise in children as a result of reduced time outside and screen usage. TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi talks to Maria Liu, an optometrist, about how to slow down this progression and how adults can protect their eyes, too.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy