Rising childhood screen time linked to myopia surge, ophthalmologist warns ahead of congress

Argentine ophthalmologist Alejandro Armesto highlights a growing association between increased use of digital devices among children and rising myopia rates, ahead of the XVI Congress of the International Strabismological Association in Buenos Aires. The claim is based on expert opinion and epidemiological trends, not new data. This underscores a public health concern with potential long-term implications for vision health and healthcare systems.