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Effect On Eyes In Children Due To Digital Devices - Ojas Eye Hospital

  Introduction Increase in technology development results in increase in the use of digital devices. About 75% of teenagers  have smartphones and 25% teens are constantly connected to the internet. More than 75% of teens have their social media accounts on different social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. The COVID-19 pandemic also contributed a lot to the growing use of digital devices. It had changed the whole education system. Pandemic had made children more dependent on digital devices. As much as the health of the children is at risk outside the home during a pandemic, it is equally compromised from staying inside the home due to the excessive use of digital devices. Why There Is Increased Use Of Digital Devices By Children? The pandemic majorly affects education along with the health of children. The classrooms of the schools are converted into computer or laptop screens at home. Children have to spend most of the time on mobiles and the internet for thei