How the COVID-19 Lockdown Changed Children’s Eyes

Some ophthalmologists around the country are noticing a spike in children’s vision problems as Americans emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

When schools closed down and switched to distance learning in early 2020, many young students stayed indoors and spent longer than ever staring at screens up close. In a recent parent survey, 70% of mothers and fathers reported that their kids spend at least four hours a day on electronic devices.

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