If your child will be doing online learning this school year, you need to take steps to protect them from eye strain, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says.
"I really have seen a marked increase in kids suffering from eye strain because of increased screen time. Good news is most symptoms can be avoided by taking a few simple steps," pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Stephen Lipsky, a clinical spokesperson for the academy, said in an academy news release.
Here he offers these remote-learning recommendations to protect your child's vision:
When study time is over, make sure children spend time outdoors. Several studies suggest that spending time outdoors, especially in early childhood, can slow the progression of nearsightedness.
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