Myopia or Nearsightedness Has Doubled in the USA in the Last

question 2

Multiple Choice

Myopia or nearsightedness has doubled in the USA in the last fifty years. Of all the factors listed, this best explained by

• A) The reduction of recess time for school children
• B) Genetics
• C) Straining one's eyes by reading too many books
• D) Better access to eye doctors
• E) Changes in the US diet

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