Our modern way of living may be creating the preconditions for poor eyesight in our children.
Myopia, or short sightedness, is one of the most common medical conditions in the world, and research shows it's becoming more common.
The causes are many, but the amount of time children spend indoors is being treated as growing cause for concern.
Sachi Rathod is a professional teaching fellow at the University of Auckland. She's also an optometrist for the university's Vision Bus, which drives around the Auckland region providing eye care to school children.
She joins Emile Donovan.
Sachi Rathod is an optometrist for Vision Bus Aotearoa, treating school students around Auckland. Photo: Supplied
