The week in numbers:
76
The number of clinics in the US offering patients non-FDA approved “cell therapy” for ocular conditions. (via)
1700
The number of hours per year spent in front of a computer screen for the average office worker. (via)
2%
The prevalence of amblyopia in kids age 6 months to 6 years according to Prevent Blindness. Related, August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
161
The number of genetic factors identified for myopia.
1 Billion
The number of active users on Instagram. I’m one of them and if you like cool eye pics, follow me there!
