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INDIANAPOLIS — August is children’s eye health and safety month.

An increase of screen time and virtual learning can have a harmful effect on young eyes.

Dr. Christopher Browning of VisionQuest Eyecare says the most common vision issue among children and young adults is “myopia.”

He explains what that is and how COVID-19 is having an impact.