"Rising Concern: Screen Addiction and Children's Eye Health"
Top eye surgeons are warning of a growing risk of blindness in children due to excessive screen time and lack of outdoor activities, leading to a surge in cases of myopia. Children as young as four are now wearing special contact lenses to counter the problem, with some experiencing severe short-sightedness. The prolonged use of screens and reduced time spent outdoors during the Covid pandemic have exacerbated the issue, prompting calls for parents to limit screen time and ensure children get ample daylight exposure.