Myopia epidemic: Kids urged to drop devices and go outside – or risk blindness

By Julie Power
Updated November 22 2015 - 7:08am, first published 6:19am
Maxime Jalbert-Locke, right, has an eye examination conducted by Dr Pauline Kang. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Maxime Jalbert-Locke, right, has an eye examination conducted by Dr Pauline Kang. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Chinese children read books with special desks equipped with iron bars to help them protect their eyesight. Photo: ChinaFotoPress
Chinese children read books with special desks equipped with iron bars to help them protect their eyesight. Photo: ChinaFotoPress

Maxime Jalbert Locke has been told to spend more time outdoors. The 11-year-old has also been told to limit time on devices. The reason? He has been diagnosed with myopia.

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