ScienceThe epidemic of near-sightednessTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoScience06/26/2016June 26, 2016There’s good evidence that lifestyle changes are to blame for the rise in near-sightedness. One major cause is how much outdoor light our eyes are exposed to. A lack of daylight can be detrimental to our eyesight and lead to near-sightedness.https://p.dw.com/p/1JCfhAdvertisement