Massive rise in Asian eye damage

4 May 2012
Last updated at 03:23











By Matt McGrath
Science reporter, BBC World Service



Average levels of myopia are 20-30% in the UK


Up to 90% of school leavers in major Asian cities are suffering from myopia - short-sightedness - a study suggests.
Researchers say the "extraordinary rise" in the problem is being caused by students

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