India, May 26 -- More and more children are getting glasses at an unprecedented rate, and at alarmingly younger ages. They are left squinting at the classroom blackboard or struggling with blurry vision, even while watching TV. Myopia (also known as nearsightedness) is a condition where distant objects appear blurry, making one require glasses to correct the vision. It's worrying that nowadays children need glasses even before they lose their baby teeth. While screens are primarily to blame, there's another silent reason that contributes to the worsening vision of young children.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amod Nayak, Head of Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital,Bengaluru, shared how poor sleep habits are contributing t...