Excessive Screen Time is Making Kids Short-sighted
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 26, 2024, 05:45 IST | Updated: Sep 26, 2024, 05:45 IST
A new report suggests that children's eyesight is deteriorating due to increased screen time and decreased outdoor time. The report indicates that one in three children are now short-sighted or unable to see distant objects clearly. Researchers attribute this trend to the impact of COVID lockdowns, as children have been spending more time on screens. Short-sightedness, also known as myopia, is becoming a growing global health concern and is projected to affect millions more children by 2050.
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