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CooperVision Canada Marks Fifth Year of Raising Awareness About Childhood Myopia and Treatment Options
For the fifth year in a row, CooperVision Canada is investing in educating parents and raising awareness about myopia (aka nearsightedness) in children, emphasizing that it is more than just a blurry vision issue, it is a progressive condition that requires proactive management to help protect long-term eye health and preserve future opportunities for children.
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