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Technology affects children’s and teens’ eyes, too. In today’s world, children grow up staring at their phones, tablets, and computers; it’s all a part of their lives. The introduction and use of electronics starts by age 1, and most books have been replaced by these digital devices. Proper ergonomics of the use of technology and the necessity to take breaks isn’t being taught by teachers, parents, or society.
Children and teens use the computer for homework, they spend time gaming after school and on the weekends, and they socialize daily online. This is how they communicate with the world. They spend most of their waking hours looking at screens.
What parents need to realize is that this affects their eyes. As a result of so many hours being spent staring at screens, children and teens have developed dry eyes. The symptoms of dry eyes increase at an earlier age due to the introduction and excessive use of phones, video games, tablets, laptops, and TVs. People who use digital devices suffer more from meibomian gland dysfunction or MGD (which is a deficiency in the oil layer) than others. Fortunately, at 20/20 Dry Eye Spa, we can treat children and teens and have plans in place to treat them.