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OphthalmologicalMild
Refractive Error
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological
Mild
Severity
Very common — affects an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Ophthalmology
Specialist
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🛡️Prevention of Refractive Error
- 1regular eye exams especially during childhood
- 2increased outdoor time to reduce myopia progression in children
- 3taking regular breaks during prolonged near-work using the 20-20-20 rule
- 4ensuring adequate lighting while reading
- 5correcting refractive errors promptly to prevent eye strain
- 6protecting the eyes from injury
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