50% of the world is projected to be myopic by 2050. But what if worsening eyesight is only part of the story? In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explains why rising screen time, reduced outdoor exposure, and chronic near-work may be affecting far more than vision — potentially reshaping how the developing brain processes space, movement, attention, emotional regulation, and social connection. Dr. Agarwal introduces the concept of Spatial Awareness Processing Disorder (SAPD), a proposed neurovisual pattern she is increasingly observing in children and adults living in highly screen-based environments. In this episode, you'll uncover: 🎧 Why myopia rates are exploding worldwide 🎧 The critical role of sunlight and dopamine in eye development 🎧 How screens affect peripheral vision and spatial processing 🎧 The connection between movement, navigation, and brain development 🎧 Why some children struggle in busy environments or team sports 🎧 The surprising relationship between visual processing, anxiety, and emotional regulation 🎧 How modern indoor lifestyles may impact empathy and social awareness 🎧 Practical ways parents can support healthy visual and brain development If you're a parent, educator, healthcare provider, or someone concerned about the effects of modern digital life on the brain and body, this episode will completely change how you think about vision, childhood development, and screen time. Join the waitlist for Dr. Meenal's upcoming book, Stuck in a Flat World: How Screens Rewire Our Brains, Spatial Awareness, and Sense of Safety, coming Fall 2026. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the powerful body–brain connection, revealing how vision, neuroscience, mental health, and preventive care intersect — empowering listeners to recognize early signals before they become diagnoses. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

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