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Why so many people need glasses now
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Nina Kuo posted on 2023/04/07Ever wonder why so many people, especially kids, need glasses these days? This video dives into the 'myopia epidemic,' exploring the impact of screen time and the surprising benefits of outdoor programs, plus a look at treatments like Ortho-k! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to vision and learn about fascinating cultural approaches to this growing issue.
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stretch
US /strɛtʃ/
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UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
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More evidence
US /ˈɛvɪdəns/
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UK /'evɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- Information presented in court to prove or disprove alleged facts.
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate clearly; to be evidence of.
- To show clearly; prove.
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More dopamine
US /'doʊpəmi:n/
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UK /'dəʊpəmi:n/
- Noun
- Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
- A neurotransmitter that plays several important roles in the brain and body.
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More epidemic
US /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
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UK /ˌepɪ'demɪk/
- Adjective
- Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that spreads suddenly and widely
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