A new study by a renowned international team of scientists published in Frontiers in Medicine shows that full-spectrum daylight significantly reduces the risk of myopia in children and adolescents. Long hours of work or reading in low light conditions may increase the risk by 5–16×, while more intensive full-spectrum lighting in classrooms reduced the incidence of new myopia from 10% to 4% during a single school year.
Light stimulates dopamine in the retina, which slows undesirable eye elongation, supports healthy visual development, and helps regulate biological rhythms. According to the study, children who spend more time outdoors also feel more alert, concentrate better, and experience lower stress levels, supporting their overall well-being.
Introducing full-spectrum lighting at home and in schools, together with regular outdoor activity (1–2 hours daily), represents a simple yet effective way to support healthy vision. Proper lighting not only helps children see more clearly, but also improves their well-being and concentration, making it a subtle yet powerful ally in healthy development.
Read more in the study HERE.
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