Screen Time Surge Linked to Rising Digital Eye Strain in Children
From online learning platforms to smartphones and gaming devices, Australian families are spending more time than ever focusing on near tasks.
From online learning platforms to smartphones and gaming devices, Australian families are spending more time than ever focusing on near tasks.
While many families associate eye tests with blurry distance vision, practitioners say classroom performance relies on a far broader range of visual skills — including eye teaming, tracking, focusing stamina and visual processing efficiency.
In today’s digital‑intensive world, vision isn’t just about seeing in the distance — it’s about managing screens, near‑work, mixed lighting, multiple devices, extended hours and fatigue.
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