Screen time, diabetes and age-related eye diseases are among the biggest concerns today Sponsored by Image Credit: The impact of screen time on eye health was among several hot topics discussed at the latest Gulf News webinar with three top eye experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (MEHD), particularly as studies show people are now spending between 12 and 17 hours a day in front of screens. Dr Ammar Safar, Medical Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at MEHD confirmed that prolonged screen time is indeed leading to an increase in childhood myopia, but said that removing screens was not the solution as some parents believe. He said that this issue was of particular interest to researchers at MEHD, as screens are here to stay as a part of everyday life, and that they are looking to find solutions that allow for their use while mitigating any negative effects. Until then, he advised that regular breaks from screens were necessary, as well as placing reasonable limits on screen time.