How much time does your child spend watching TV or movies, playing with a smartphone or computer, or enjoying video games? Although some screen time can be educational, it’s easy to go overboard.The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use by children younger than 2 and recommends limiting older children’s screen time to no more than one or two hours a day.

Increased Screen time causes:

• Asthenopia – Asthenopia can be caused by overuse of the eye, for example during a period of prolonged focus on a screen. Any glare on the screen can further strain the eyes.
• Children with eye fatigue may complain of headaches, eye pain, or feeling tired, headaches. They may lose interest in tasks such as reading
• Dry & Irritated Eye
• Loss of focus flexibility
• Nearsightedness
• Impact on sleep and overall health
• Learning Disability and difficulty in language comprehension.

In order to avoid the issues please follow these simple rules:

• Follow the 20-20-20 rule.
• increase the screen size and increase the distance.
• Eliminate Glare.