HEALTH● ELEVATEDOct 3 · Oct 3, 2026, 9:06 AM
Opticians raise alarm: Million children to have nearsightedness in Belgium by 2050
brusselstimes · belgium · western europe
Opticians in Belgium are raising concerns that a million children could be nearsighted by 2050. This highlights a significant projected public health issue concerning vision among children.
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