Impact of Digital Screen Time in Progression of Myopia in Children

Impact of Digital Screen Time in Progression of Myopia in Children

Research suggests that prolonged digital screen time is a significant contributing factor to the progression of myopia in children. Studies have shown that increased near-work activities, such as reading, writing, and screen time, can lead to an increased risk of developing myopia. The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female myopic children of age 6 to 12 years were included with BCVA 6/6 with no any eye pathology.
• No medication or disease that could affect vision.
• Spherical equivalent of cylinder 0.50 to 1.00 were added.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Opacity, cataract, any fundus pathologies, strabismus or indication of previous ocular surgeries were excluded.
• High astigmatic children were excluded or more than 1.00DC.