The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens

The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens

• The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens Nearsightedness has surged to near-epidemic levels, and new research suggests screens may not be

Science · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 285 words