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How much time do your kids spend using electronic media every day? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time for children to two hours per day, but recent studies are finding that children ages 8-18 are spending more than 7.5 hours a day consuming electronic media including computers, smartphones, e-readers and tablets. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) includes various vision-related problems that can occur from computer use. Symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches, and even neck and back pain. So what ...
How much time do your kids spend using electronic media every day?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time for children to two hours per day, but recent studies are finding that children ages 8-18 are spending more than 7.5 hours a day consuming electronic media including computers, smartphones, e-readers and tablets.
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) includes various vision-related problems that can occur from computer use. Symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches, and even neck and back pain.
So what can you do to help protect your kids from symptoms of CVS? Vision Service Plan (VSP®) has several suggestions:
Did you know that outdoor play helps prevent the development of nearsightedness? Encourage your kids to get at least two hours of outdoor play per day…and don’t forget the sunglasses!