Screen Time and Myopia: How It Increases Your Child’s Risk. Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close-up objects remain clear.

How Screen Time Affects Eye Health Spending long hours on digital devices can lead to myopia for several reasons: Increased Near-Work Activity Looking at screens involves focusing on objects that ...

TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Each hour a person spends squinting into a smartphone or staring at a screen increases their risk of nearsightedness, a new evidence review suggests.

Myopia rates in the U.S. have skyrocketed over the past 50 years, from 25% in the 1970s to nearly 42% in 2017, according to the National Eye Institute. The agency predicts half the world will be ...

About The Study: In this systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis, a daily 1-hour increment in digital screen time was associated with 21% higher odds of myopia (nearsightedness) and the ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise among children due to increased screen time and reduced outdoor exposure. Dr Digvijay Singh, Ophthalmologist and Director of Noble Eye Care, Gurugram, shares ...

Kids have time in the summer, but should they be watching TV? Experts weigh in on how much and what to watch, and why TV is ...

Limit screen time. It’s a good idea to take a break from digital devices to help slow down the progression of myopia. Parents can help this process by doing the following: ...

The CDC says children are spending several hours a day in front of screens, and it’s leading to growing concerns among parents and experts.

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Modulate screen time: The 20-20-20 rule is now a gold standard every 20 minutes, gaze at something 20 feet away for a minimum of 20 seconds. It relaxes the ciliary muscles and reduces strain.

A2Z Eyecare (201-559-3977) has expanded its pediatric myopia management offerings in response to the growing prevalence of ...