For teens and tweens, it might seem like the world revolves around the glowing screen of a smartphone. But even younger children are spending more time with computers and other digital devices these days, and health professionals are worried about what the effects might be.
Years ago, computers were primarily tools used by adults as they replaced typewriters in the workplace. The sudden, inexorable march of technology has expanded the use of computers and simultaneously presented new problems unique to the devices. There is even a name for several eye and vision related issues from computers: Computer Vision Syndrome.
“Things are changing very quickly and parents do have to set limits.”