The Wire Weekly 17 Jan 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package. Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 18 January 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package. Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 18 January 2025
The number of cases of myopia in children is rising, according to research from SpecSavers. The research found 3 quarters of Australian children don’t do outdoor activities, leading to a rise in cases of myopia, and 1 in 7 children have never had an eye test. Some simple tasks like having regular check-ups and 2 …
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New research from optometrists predict nearly half the world’s population will be near-sighted by 2050, with increased screen time named a contributing factor. Though scientists believe genetics plays a role in short-sightedness, its prevalence has risen in recent decades likely due to the role technology plays in our lives. Image: Image Credit: Daniel Frank …