Screen time linked to eye strain in students and developmental delays in toddlers

Recent findings highlight the growing health and developmental concerns regarding excessive screen time among children and students. For teenagers, daily screen use for school and leisure often reaches seven to nine hours, and sometimes exceeds ten hours. This prolonged exposure is linked to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), characterized by symptoms such as dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches.

In younger children, a new study indicates that daily screen exposure exceeding two hours in toddlers is statistically linked to measurable delays in language acquisition and problem-solving skills by age five. These findings are prompting discussions among parents and educators regarding the impact of digital media on early cognitive development.