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, or near-sightedness, is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry.

But what exactly is it?Progressive Myopia is a form of nearsightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases ...

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.

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.

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

TCL CSOT’s Slim Pad display gets SGS EX certification for mimicking natural light and reducing eye strain and sleep disruption.

Every hour spent with a screen increases a person’s risk of nearsightedness Risk increases dramatically from 1 to 4 daily hours spent with a screen The risk is independent of other near-vision ...