Optometrists cautioning people about the dangers of increased screen time
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By Dale Woodard on April 24, 2021.
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More time spent in front of electronic devices such as phones and computers can lead to eye strain.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic increasing people’s screen time in front of computers, phones and tablets, local optometrists are cautioning people to keep an eye on the welfare of their vision. A new survey commissioned by the Alberta Association of Optometrists found approximately 40-50 per cent of a child’s waking hours are spent on digital devices. The survey also indicated 75 per cent of parents in Alberta are concerned about increased screen time and its impact on their child’s eye health.
A new Angus Reid survey, commissioned by the Alberta Association of Optometrists, shows children under 18 are spending around 40 to 60 per cent of their waking hours on digital devices.