Dry eyes is more known in older adults after they turned 40 or older. It also happens more with those who underwent eye surgery, and wore contact lens. But now it's happening more in young children as well?
Why?
It's relative to the amount of time they spend on the screen. Have you met any children that spends more than one hour on the screen? How about those that spends six hours on the screen, including iphones and ipads? Read up more here.
Since summer is here, bring them children to play outdoor, and have their vision and eye health checked.
Dr. Yan L. Liang, OD
Markham Optometrist
www.wardenoptometry.ca
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