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(AOA). In the Digital Age, children
are exposed to electronic devices their
whole lives as an integral part of social
and educational practices. Teachers are
continuing to increase the amount of
digital technology used in the classroom,
and it is expected that computer
simulations will account for much of the
learning style in the future. Both teachers
and parents are finding that children are
adapting well to the use of technology
in the classroom, making learning
more interactive and current than most
textbook learning.
The AOA’s 2015 American Eye-Q
survey stated that 41 percent of parents
say their kids spend three or more
hours per day using digital devices,
and 66 percent of kids have their own
smartphone or tablet. As technology
becomes more of an essential part of
modern life, it is important for parents to
facilitate balance in their children’s digital
usage. Electronic devices, including
televisions, give off blue and violet
light that may affect vision by causing eyestrain and discomfort. If your child
has to do homework using a computer or
tablet, then keep the television and other
devices off during dinnertime and enjoy
conversation together. Optometrists also
researched the importance of natural
sunlight exposure to the eyes and say that
a lack of exposure to natural light could
affect the growth and development of
vision.
Digital eyestrain symptoms
• Burning
• Itchy or tired
• Increased headaches
• Fatigue
• Blurry vision
• Head and neck pain
The best way to properly monitor eye
and vision health is to make sure your
child gets a comprehensive eye exam
every year.
KEEP YOUR TEETH & GUMS
HEALTHY
A big smile can say a lot about your
overall health, so if you’ve been skipping
out on the dentist, you may want to
schedule your visit. A yearly dental visit
protects against poor oral health that can
lead to greater problems down the road.
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