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Our doctor featured in a podcast on children’s eye health

Our doctor MUDr. Andrea Janeková was invited to the podcast MUDrování, where she discussed a highly актуální topic – the rapid increase in myopia (nearsightedness) among children.

According to available data, the number of nearsighted children in the Czech Republic has increased by more than 30% over the past ten years. As MUDr. Janeková explains in the interview, this is not only about needing glasses. Higher levels of myopia are also associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases later in life.

The main cause of this trend is a change in lifestyle. Children spend significantly more time on screens and near-vision activities, while time spent outdoors and exposure to natural daylight are decreasing. “Genetics plays a role, but the environment in which vision develops has a crucial impact,” says MUDr. Janeková.

Prevention therefore plays a key role. Experts recommend regular time outdoors (ideally at least two hours a day), alternating between near and distance vision, and timely eye examinations. For children already diagnosed with myopia, regular monitoring and, if necessary, treatment are essential.

You can listen to the full interview in the MUDrování podcast.