FREE LECTURE: Does University Make You Myopic?
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| Does University Make You Myopic? : This intriguing question will be analysed by Prof David Mackey and Dr Seyhan Yazar during UWA Research Week |
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The “epidemic” of myopia or short-sightedness has grabbed headlines over the last year. There is an increasing rate of myopia in the cities of East Asia, now affecting more than 80 per cent of school leavers.
A higher level of education is a well-defined risk for the development of myopia.
The interactive discussion will examine:
What is myopia?
What causes myopia?
The link between myopia and education
The myopia prevalence in young Western Australians
How changes in education have affected myopia rates in Australia
Can we prevent myopia without giving up our education
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