Too busy to read the Lens? Listen to our weekly summary here! In this week’s episode we discuss

• A retrospective review found that despite an increase in applications, minority groups remained underrepresented in ophthalmology residencies.

• Nearwork may contribute to axial elongation and an increased risk of myopia in school-aged children, emphasizing the importance of more outdoor time (and potentially less homework)!

• Updated epidemiological research indicated rising rates of optic neuritis among younger patients in the United States.