Tag Archives: Screen Time

Woman experiencing eye discomfort while using a laptop during prolonged screen time

Can Screen Time Cause Dry Eyes? Symptoms, Causes and What Helps

Yes, long periods of screen use can contribute to dry, watery or uncomfortable eyes. When concentrating on a computer, phone or tablet, people often blink less frequently and may not close their eyelids fully with each blink. This can make the tear film evaporate more quickly, leaving the eyes irritated and vision less stable.Screen-related discomfort […]

How Much Screen Time Is Okay for Children

How Much Screen Time Is Okay for Children?

Last month, the Government released new guidance on screen time for young children, specifically children under 5 years old. The current generation of parents will certainly remember being told not to sit too close to the TV for fear of their “eyes going square”, but despite this old wives’ tale, the caution of screen time […]