At six years old these children suffer from dry eye and digital eye strain
In the little ones, constant screen stimulation proves too aggressive for their still underdeveloped visual system. Too much exposure to screens in children could have another consequence that we do not always think about.
According to a recent study – relayed by the Daily Mail (source 1) – children could suffer from an eye condition generally reserved for adults: dry eye. This pathology manifests itself when the tears are not able to provide adequate lubrication to the eyes. Worryingly, this drought normally affects people between the ages of 50 and 60. Left untreated, this condition can be extremely painful. Indeed, the eyes can become red, gritty and sensitive.
Beware of makeup
“When I opened my clinic 15 years ago, no children presented with this disease. But in the last five or six years, I saw more and more children suffering from dry eye. My youngest patient was six years old, which was unheard of,” Sarah Farrant, an optometrist and dry eye specialist with the Daily Mail, told The Daily Mail. blink rate. But that’s not all, she also reminds that using makeup too young could also be responsible for the increase in eye problems….
