The Impact of Prolonged Screen Use on Eye Health: Tips and Advice from Ophthalmologists

2023-10-06 04:07:00

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6 Oct. 2023 11:07 a.m.

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Dr. Pairoj Surattanawanit, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said: Nowadays, computers, tablets, and smartphones play a greater role in daily life. May cause eye pain, dry eyes, tired eyes, eye pain, eye irritation, blurred vision, and slower focus. The eyes cannot fight light, pain in the eye sockets, headaches, or sometimes there is back pain, shoulder pain, or neck pain as well. and can affect sleep If you have eye-related symptoms associated with prolonged screen use each day, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Dr. Pantharaporn Set up Thammarak Ophthalmologists say that blue light is light found from sunlight, mobile phones, tablets, and computers. Blue light scatters light. It causes discomfort in viewing and makes it difficult to sleep. The ophthalmologist has advice that Young children under 1 year of age should not spend any screen time at all, while 1-2 year olds spend only a small amount of screen time. 3-4 year olds spend no more than 1 hour per day on screens. And over the age of 5-13 years, screen time should not exceed 2 hours per day. For advice on taking care of your baby while using the screen: 1. You should rest your eyes when using the screen using the 20-20-20 principle by taking a break from the screen every 20 minutes. Rest your eyes by looking at objects that are regarding 20 degrees away. feet and rest for at least 20 seconds. 2. Adjust the lighting to be sufficient. Place the computer screen regarding 25 inches away. 3. You should see an ophthalmologist if your child has symptoms of blinking frequently, not seeing clearly, having squints, or headaches. Importantly, children’s brains develop very quickly during the first 2-3 years of age, so it should be given Children learn better from interacting with their parents than with a computer screen. If the child complains of eye pain or burning, red eyes, blinks frequently, or rubs the eyes with his hands You should see an ophthalmologist immediately.

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