Let’s agree that we are now adjusted to a new normal with the Coronavirus and still being tested by it, every day. Our united front to fight against the virus has forced us to shift the traditional work cultural and educational institute operations. Now that classrooms have turned completely digital, our children are bound to spend more time with their best friends- Digital gadgets. We know you have been long trying to fight the battle against the surfeit of screen times for kids.
With the continuous stare at screens, having eye strain is apparent. Prolonged hours with the screen can leave our kids squinting and might require them to visit your kid’s eye care professional and consult for best lenses & kids’ eyewear. Although there are many fancy and fun options for eyewear for children nowadays, we hope that their eyes are fit as a fiddle.
What problem kids might experience due to long hours with screens?
- Dry eyes
- Double vision
- Worsened nearsightedness
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Eye Strain and Fatigue
- Blurred vision
We hope that your child doesn’t experience these but if they do, we recommend visiting an optometrist at the earliest possible time. It is probable that you need to buy eyeglasses for kids. Don’t worry, to save you from coming to this scenario we have discussed a few tips to reduce Digital Strain On kid’s Eyes.
Mind Your Posture
First things first, paying attention to the posture of your child is essential. Children are not usually alert about how they are sitting and using screens. Make sure that they are not holding phones too close to face. Looking at the monitor or mobile screen for long hours can drive to a gradual decline of the optic nerve and retina. This might result in experiencing unwanted strains or fatigue of eye muscles.
The most suitable distance for any electronic device is to be kept at 18-20 inches away from eyes; trying to maintain 30 degrees angle from screens. Ensuring the screen is at an eye-level to your child would help them to have better use of the devices and eye health.
Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
Heard about this rule before? Most probably not!
Dr. Jeff Anshel introduced the 20-20-20 Rule in 1991 (yes, that old!). This rule is for preventing and relieving digital eye strain. Although the rule came early, yet no better year exists to practice this than 2020!
The catchphrase suggests the following:
- 20 minutes break from your screens every 20 minutes
- Look at something 20 feet (6 meters) away
- Keep looking for about 20 seconds
Make sure that your child follows this as it will help with the digital strain that they might already have or prevent from it.
Blink, Blink, Blink
Once kids stick their eyes on the digital screens they often tend to forget to blick. This can lead to watery eyes, difficulty in blinking, abnormal blink patterns, or eye rubbing. Ask them to slowly open and close their eyes in small intervals at least 10 times. Remind them to blink more frequently or when they are too engrossed in their beloved gadgets.
We hope that your child corporates while following these precautions. But if the situation gets out of your hands and they weaken their eyesight, we recommend getting their eyes tested and get them prescribed eyeglasses promptly.
At Bonton, we have a plethora of kids’ eyewear available with eminent brands including, Paw Patrol, Pitt Mitt, See Saw, Disney eyewear, and more. Browse through the options of Eyewear for all age-groups available on our website.
Contact us today and get a free eye-test for your kid!
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