Cronyism, Consumers, and Contact Lenses

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the pandemic has led to a growing number of children who are experiencing vision problems. The increased screen time from virtual school has led to increases in myopia, or nearsightedness. This has been attributed to spending large amounts of time looking at screens held very close to the eyes, rather than learning in person. With a growing number of Americans facing increased eye problems, now is the time for Federal and State governments to take action and work to lower the prices of contacts.