Why is there an epidemic of short-sightedness?

Dear Readers,

Dr. Cordain's research on myopia and diet has been quoted in an article in The Guardian. Please click one of the links below to view the full text.

Why is there an epidemic of short-sightedness?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/nov/12/short-sightedness-myopia

Sweet tooth harms eyesight

Dear Readers,

Dr. Cordain's research on myopia was quoted in the November 7 edition of The Australian newspaper. Please follow this link to read the full text:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sweet-tooth-harms-eyesight/story-e6frg8y6-1225795723097