2024-07-23 15:57:05
Today’s modern parents will agree that their children remain glued to the TV and mobile screens. Because of this, they open books less and also go out of the house to play less. Let us tell you that all this is having a very bad effect on the health of the child.
If your child is complaining of blurred vision or has started wearing glasses at an early age, then one of the main reasons for this is screen time. Pediatrician Dr. Chhaya Shah has posted a video on her Instagram and talked about the reasons for children wearing glasses. Let’s know what Dr. Chhaya has to say about children wearing glasses at an early age.
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kids are not nerds
Dr Chhaya said that earlier when school going children used to wear glasses, people or children of their age used to tease them by saying that they are such bookworms. Now all this has changed and now when children wear glasses, it is said that it has happened due to watching too much TV, which is also true.
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May have myopia
The doctor said that when children draw, read books and watch screens, they are at a higher risk of developing myopia or poor nearsightedness. Now children are being advised to focus more on studies and due to urbanization children rarely go out of the house. This gives them a chance to spend less time in nature.
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Take out of the house
The doctor says that children should be allowed to go out and play in nature. Here they will see things at a distance. When a child stays at home, he sees everything up close and due to this, the child’s near vision can become weak. Therefore, give your child a chance to go out and play.
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Benefits of outdoor play
According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, unplanned physical activity improves children’s health. It reduces the likelihood of obesity and weight-related health problems, which is a major concern for families today. Outdoor play also improves children’s mental health.
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Sleep, mood and social skills improve
Outdoor play helps children sleep better at night. It can increase their concentration the next day and improve their mood. Outdoor play helps children develop socially, helping them make friends and use their imaginations to entertain each other. It helps them solve problems, build relationships with other children, and develop a respect for nature.
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