India, Feb. 26 -- Nowadays, young children are increasingly glued to screens whether on computers, smartphones, or other digital devices. Research has already shown that excessive screen time can negatively impact both their physical and mental health.
A recent analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that prolonged exposure to digital screens may significantly increase the risk of developing nearsightedness, or myopia.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, myopia is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects are blurry. It can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. A lifestyle involving frequent close-up work, such as reading or prolonged screen use, may also con...