Paediatric Ophthalmologist | Reduce Children’s Screen Time - Dr. Swati Sinkar

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Paediatric Ophthalmologist
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Reduce Childrens Screen Time to Improve Eye Care

• The effects of COVID-19 in Australia have been
  far-reaching, and while children have been less
  susceptible to the disease, they have been
  impacted in different ways.
• For instance, what effect have extended periods
  of digital learning had on childrens eye care
  and the long-term health of their vision?

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What problems are caused by excessive screen time?

• The problems that can result from children
  spending too much time viewing screens include
  eye strain, leading to sore eyes and an itchy or
  burning sensation.
• Eyes may also become overly dry, which means that
  there is not a clear and stable tear film on the
  eyes surface.

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• Furthermore, children spending extended time
  indoors means that their eyes are not getting
  sufficient exposure to daylight, which can lead
  to nearsightedness.

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How can parents successfully limit childrens
screen time?

• There are a number of strategies that parents can
  use to limit childrens screen time, especially
  during COVID-19 when theyre engaged in digital
  learning.
• Screen time limitsYou should set limits on how
  much time children spend on screens each day
  and stick to them. Establishing specific times at
  which screens can be used is useful, as are the
  time management apps available for iOS and
  Android devices.
• Get devices out of the bedroomDont allow
  children to have a TV, phone or other devices in
  their bedroom at night. You might also consider
  screen-free zones in the house, along with
  prohibiting screen use for 1 to 2 hours before
  bedtime. 

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Talk to an Adelaide Eye Specialist to find out
more

• Dr. Swati Sinkar is a highly experienced
  Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Adelaide. Dr Swati
  consults at Eyemedics (Wayville), Kingswood Eye
  Centre, Salisbury Eye Clinic and Mount Gambier
  Eye Specialists.
• In order to see Dr Sinkar you will first need a
  referral from your GP. Once you have this, you
  can then arrange an appointment directly with any
  of the clinics at which she consults (your GP or
  optometrist may do this on your behalf), or you
  can email to find out more

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