How is screen time affecting children’s eyes badly?

 

Due to Regular online classes in the pandemic have led to an increase in eye problems among children. Screens have become a crucial part of life for both parents and children both. Being stuck to the screen for so long can be terrible for the eyes. According to Hiranandani Hospital Powai News, almost a 30% increase in eye cases has been noticed during the time of the pandemic. Especially myopia cases raised to a greater extent in children. 

Excessive screen time leads to various eye-related problems such as dryness in eyes, redness of eyes, worsening of myopia, lack of blinking, and much more, said Dr. Sagar Kataria, ophthalmologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central. He also added that there is a rise in other eye problems like fatigue, pain, eye strain, dryness, and redness in all age groups.  

Eye problems should not be ignored in children

As online classes cannot be ignored or avoided, parents need to take care of their children and ensure not have any kind of eye-related problem. Children should take frequent breaks from their online classes and should visit a doctor for their regular eye checkups. Along with this, it is important to take care of your diet, practice regular exercise or indulge in some outdoor activity and reduce screen time as recommended by experts.

Dr. Sujit Chatterjee CEO Hiranandani Hospital said that if the screen is used for more than 30 to 40 minutes continuously, the eyes get tired. Computer vision syndrome can also be caused if eyes are stuck to the screen for long hours. Eye dryness and reduction of blinking rate are noticed in the case of Computer vision syndrome. Apart from this, blurring of vision can also happen if children involve themselves in playing games online, watching television for a long period of time and this phenomenon is called spasm of accommodation. 

Kids should be involved in outdoor games more

Children should be encouraged to play outside more than sitting in front of the screens. Parents should involve them in activities like reading books, paint, sketch, draw, craft, play indoor games, etc. encourage them to eat healthily and get sunlight while cycling or playing outside. These all activities are beneficial for their overall well-being. 

Screens do not just affect eye health. Issues like migraines or mental health problems can also be increased due to excessive use of screens. The blue light that comes off electronic devices is harmful to the eyes. This light puts strain on the retina and leads to fatigue of eye muscles. So all the devices should be placed slightly below the eye level and regular breaks should be taken in between the classes.

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