Open AccessThe Effects of Different Outdoor Environments, Sunglasses and Hats on Light Levels: Implications for Myopia Prevention
Author(s) -
Carla Lança,
Aaron Teo,
Ananthan Vivagandan,
Hla Myint Htoon,
Raymond P. Najjar,
Daniel P. Spiegel,
Suan-Hui Pu,
SeangMei Saw
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
translational vision science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2164-2591
DOI - 10.1167/tvst.8.4.7
Subject(s) - illuminance , sunlight , outdoor activity , optometry , optics , medicine , physical activity , physics , physical medicine and rehabilitation
Light levels outdoors were higher than indoors and above the threshold illuminance for myopia prevention even with adequate sun-protective measures.
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