Ask the Expert Series: Caring for your kids eyes

According to Singapore National Eye Centre's Myopia Centre (SNEC), by Primary 6 the myopia rate amongst children in Singapore is as high as 65% ? Hence, for this Ask the Expert Session we have TWO experts who will be answering all your questions on myopia and how to care for your kids eyes ?? These two experts are Chen Weiwen: founder of My Eye Matters and Janet Chung: Principal Optometrist, PediaOptix. So start asking your burning questions in the comments section on caring for your kids eyes!

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Hi there! What is the short and long term impact of screen time on my kids’ eyes? TIA

Chen Weiwen

Founder of My Eye Matters, mum of 2 boys, 5 and 3.

4y ago

Extended screen time can cause some issues with our children’s eyes. Short term impact can include frequent blinking, rubbing of eyes, teary eyes etc which all suggests that the eyes are strained and overworked. In the long term, this may even trigger the onset and progression of myopia.

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