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Are the video games that you buy your children this Christmas damaging their eyesight?

Are the video games that you buy your children this Christmas damaging their eyesight?

FEBRUARY, 2019
Many parents will be buying video games for their children this festive season. Video games have been a big part of popular culture for generations now, but can they cause eyesight problems? Read on to find out whether video games could be compromising the quality of your child’s vision.
How gameplay can affect the eyes
When people play video games for a long period of time, they can experience unpleasant symptoms including blurred vision, headaches, fatigue and eye discomfort. One of the reasons for this is that people can be reluctant to take breaks once they become fully immersed in the action. The eyes can struggle to focus when gameplay isn’t interrupted by regular breaks. The focus of the eye constantly changes when people look at video screens. This results in the eyes becoming tired very quickly. Eyes can struggle to focus on other objects even after gameplay has come to an end.
The importance of breaks
Another reason why the eyes might start to feel irritated is that gamers blink much less regularly when they are immersed in their hobby. This results in dryness and irritation. If your children are avid gamers, encourage them to take five-minute breaks every twenty minutes or so. Encourage them to sit as far away from the screen as possible, aiming for a six-foot minimum.
Does my child need eye treatment?
There are a number of things to look out for if you do suspect your child requires help with their vision. They may have started to squint more, or they may be covering one of their eyes in order to experience clearer vision. Some children tilt their heads when experiencing reduced visual quality. Amblyopia is a common condition amongst children and is sometimes referred to as ‘lazy eye’. The tilting of the head and covering of one eye can both be symptoms of amblyopia. Perhaps your child has started to rub their eyes excessively or is sitting extremely close to the television? They could have myopia if their vision only becomes clear at close range. Eye pain, headaches and difficulty concentrating can also be signs of poor-quality vision.
Getting in touch
At Oxford Eye Health, we can come to your assistance if you need to arrange an eye check-up or require treatment from a leading opthalmologist. Contact Dr Gurjeet Singh Jutley today by calling 07568512719 or completing the form on our website https://gurjeetjutley.com .
Gurjeet Jutley is one of the best Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at Oxford University Hospital, Just Visit to Our Website https://gurjeetjutley.com

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