Excess Screentime: Is it Harming Children’s Eyes?
The Hindu is hosting a discussion on the impact of screen time on children's eye health, specifically focusing on the rise of myopia. Experts will address the relationship between digital device exposure, outdoor activity, and refractive errors in pediatric patients.
Why it matters
It addresses a growing public health concern regarding the long-term effects of digital lifestyle habits on child development.
As ‘Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month’ turns the spotlight on childhood vision and myopia, join us for a conversation on the growing concern around refractive errors in children. The discussion will explore whether increased screen exposure and less time outdoors are contributing to changes in children’s vision, the early signs parents should look out for, and why timely eye screening matters. The experts will also discuss practical measures that can help prevent or slow the progression of myopia. Speakers: Dr. Vasumathy Vedantham, Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Pediatric Retina Specialist, Radhatri Nethralaya Dr.
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