2024 Yes Effect of Classroom Illuminance on the Development and Progression of Myopia in School Children https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9194730/ Suh, Young-Woo Asia Review Students Elementary (K-5) Lighting Vision Child health Myopia Ocular vision Public health In a 6-month study of first graders, high classroom daylight reduced axial eye growth in children with shorter eyes. Near work and outdoor time were similar. Enhancing natural classroom lighting may help prevent myopia onset in early school years. 2021