Are screens causing your child to need glasses??! | Facts and Myths Explained

As an optometrist, one of the most common opening lines I hear from parents are, "I think my child's eyesight has worsened because he/she's been viewing the iPad so much!" Is it truth or myth that the use of screens can damage a child's eyesight? What is myopia/nearsightedness and what causes it? Find out in this video! **Chinese subtitles available with CC function!!** Source of diagrams: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3371664/ ☺ FOLLOW US!!! Practice Website: https://www.ardentvision.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MsSaY1bEiR9W-eODaUvmw?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardentvisioneyecare/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ardentvisioneyecare Related Videos: Hoya's MiYOSMART Lenses for Nearsightedness Control In Children | 兒童近視控制鏡片 https://youtu.be/FOxvkcb9IRM How to Control Myopia Progression in Children | Myth Debunk & Methods Explained https://youtu.be/-z5M5Z-7Tpg Baby's Vision and Visual Behaviours | 1st Year | Stage by Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5rijw1_L5s ** MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER ** All content on my YouTube channel is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical advice, and does not establish any kind of patient-client relationship by your use of the channel content. Although the goal is to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the area for your particular needs and circumstance prior to making any professional, legal, medical and financial decisions.