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How Screen Time Affects Children's Vision

  • December 02, 2024

Excessive screen time is a growing concern, particularly for children, as it has been shown to contribute to the development and progression of myopia, or nearsightedness. Myopia occurs when the eye’s shape prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurry. While genetics play a role, prolonged screen use, especially from close distances, forces the eye’s muscles to adjust and elongate the eyeball, speeding up myopia's development....