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> The near work hypothesis, also referred to as the "use-abuse theory" states that spending time involved in near work strains the intraocular and extraocular muscles. Some studies support the hypothesis, while other studies do not.[3] While an association is present, it is not clearly causal.[3]

This is what I meant. The GP comment included "and thereby not focusing their eyes over longer distances", which I interpreted to be in contrast to spending time indoors and looking at things close to you. So it's not that things far from you are protective, but specifically variety seems to be. So I think we mostly agree.