Time spent outdoors as an intervention for myopia prevention and control in children: an overview of systematic reviews.
Rohit DhakalRakhee ShahByki HuntjensPavan Kumar VerkicharlaJohn G LawrensonPublished in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2022)
This overview found that increased exposure to outdoor light reduces myopia development. However, based on annual change in SER and AL, there is insufficient evidence for a clinically significant effect on myopia progression. The poor methodological quality and inconsistent reporting of the included systematic reviews reduce confidence in the estimates of effect.