Number of teens needing glasses DOUBLES in 7 years - and yep, 'too much screen time is to blame'
THE number of 13 to 16-year-olds needing glasses has almost DOUBLED over the past seven years – and ‘too much’ screen time could be to blame, according to experts.
A study also commissioned by Scrivens Opticians found 13 to 16-year-olds typically spend 26 hours a week looking at mobiles, watching TV and playing video games. “Because conditions such as short or long sightedness can happen gradually over time, neither children nor parents can ‘see the signs’, which is why regular eye checks are so important.
The study of 2,000 parents – including 678 mums and dads of 13 to 16-year-olds – also found getting their kids to stop staring at screens is a ‘challenge’ for 73 per cent. COMMON SIGNS OF POSSIBLE EYE SIGHT PROBLEMS – AND THE NUMBER OF PARENTS WHO HAVE NOTICED THE SYMPTOMS IN THEIR CHILDREN:Squinting – 10 per centHolding books close to their face when reading – six per centDespite this, eight in 10 ARE aware their kids qualify for free eye tests, while 78 per cent know under 16s are entitled to prescription lenses for free on the NHS.
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