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!

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