I'm so old I Remember when:

[Sally PB]

Same with children that read a lot (focussed).

So that's what happened to my eyes!

 

[RoyalChick]

I'm so old I remember when kids could amuse themselves for hours with a bag of marbles by drawing a circle in the sand and putting marbles in the center and then trying to shoot them out with their prized shooter marble.

I still have my marbles. Not as in my brain, as that is debatable, but my schoolyard marbles. I keep them in a glass jar - some of them are beautiful.
It was a tough life lesson though because it was a real winner takes all situation as I recall.

 

[Rick589]

Now we have "athleisure" which means wearing gym clothes everywhere.

Or the fashion trend of pajamas and fluffy slippers when going to the store. Then again we don’t see women out and about with curlers anymore.

 

[R2elk]

Only partly.
There is proof that children who spent a lot of time on a mobile or an Ipad get nearsighted too. Or worse nearsighted than they would if they were playing in a way they don’t focus on a subject nearby for longer periods.
Same with children that read a lot (focused).

That can't cause Myopia. It may be able to make it worse and it can cause other problems but it is not the underlying cause.

Hyperopia is also genetic.

Presbyopia changes with age.

 

[R2elk]

So that's what happened to my eyes!

Presbyopia happened to you.

 

[RoyalChick]

That can't cause Myopia. It may be able to make it worse and it can cause other problems but it is not the underlying cause.

Hyperopia is also genetic.

Presbyopia changes with age.

And the scientific answer to your debate is that it is unclear.
Some studies say screen time is a factor, others say not.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31943280/

 

[Rick589]

Speaking of pajamas and fuzzy slipper, we all know the place to go to be sure to see these fashionistas is Wal-Mart. Never understood why they panned so much after all where else can you go to get what you need at a decent price AND be entertained and awestruck AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. It’s a win win.

 

[Nomadicus]

I'm so old I remember a lot of stuff but remembering myself in a Leisure Suit is not one of them and my name is Larry.

 

[notabitail]

Only partly.
There is proof that children who spent a lot of time on a mobile or an Ipad get nearsighted too. Or worse nearsighted than they would if they were playing in a way they don’t focus on a subject nearby for longer periods.
Same with children that read a lot (focussed).

I read quite a bit, but I don't think I'm nearsighted.

 

[notabitail]

Speaking of pajamas and fuzzy slipper, we all know the place to go to be sure to see these fashionistas is Wal-Mart. Never understood why they panned so much after all where else can you go to get what you need at a decent price AND be entertained and awestruck AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. It’s a win win.

People of Walmart.