Helping kids adjust to wearing glasses
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:58 am
Consumer Affairs - 3/24/2017 - Sarah D. Young - What parents can do to normalize glasses and prevent digital eye strain
Too much screen time can contribute to eye strain, which could explain why you may be seeing more and more bespectacled youngsters these days.The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that American children spend seven hours a day in front of electronic media. The increased use of electronic devices with screens can cause eye strain at a faster rate than that of the previous generation, experts say. While glasses can help kids see more clearly if vision problems arise, adjusting to life with lenses isn’t always easy for kids. But parents can ease the transition by giving kids a say in the selection process and making glasses seem "normal," says Dr. Amanda Thompson, a pediatric psychologist in Washington, D.C. Read more @ https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/he ... 32417.html
Too much screen time can contribute to eye strain, which could explain why you may be seeing more and more bespectacled youngsters these days.The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that American children spend seven hours a day in front of electronic media. The increased use of electronic devices with screens can cause eye strain at a faster rate than that of the previous generation, experts say. While glasses can help kids see more clearly if vision problems arise, adjusting to life with lenses isn’t always easy for kids. But parents can ease the transition by giving kids a say in the selection process and making glasses seem "normal," says Dr. Amanda Thompson, a pediatric psychologist in Washington, D.C. Read more @ https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/he ... 32417.html