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Could Atropine Eyedrops Help Reduce Nearsightedness In Children?

Atropine is a drug used to treat multiple eye disorders including nearsightedness and farsightedness. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption

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Could Atropine Eyedrops Help Reduce Nearsightedness In Children?

November 17, 2015 • Atropine, a medication commonly used to dilate the eyes for exams, can slow nearsightedness in children, a study finds. A dilute solution worked and had fewer side effects like blurry vision.

Firstborns May Be More Nearsighted, And Parents May Be Why

If you are the firstborn, you probably got a lot more Mom time. Does that mean you're also going to need glasses? iStock hide caption

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Firstborns May Be More Nearsighted, And Parents May Be Why

October 8, 2015 • Firstborns in Britain are more likely to be nearsighted, a finding that matches other studies. Maybe it's because parents are more likely to push studying than they do with subsequent kids.

Will Your Child Become Nearsighted? One Simple Way To Find Out

You really should go out and play. But I can't blame the TV for your nearsightedness. FPG/Getty Images hide caption

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Will Your Child Become Nearsighted? One Simple Way To Find Out

April 2, 2015 • If you're not a bit farsighted at age 6, you're much more likely to be nearsighted by age 12, a study of thousands of children finds. A simple eye refraction exam can spot it early on.

Don't Be Myopic About Heritability

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Don't Be Myopic About Heritability

March 23, 2015 • A biological trait's heritability can change over time. Commentator Tania Lombrozo explains how genetic influences and environmental variations play together.

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