Screen Time and Kids: Tips for Healthy Eyes in a Digital World

The world for our children today is far different from the one most of us grew up in. Nowhere is that more evident than with the proliferation of electronic devices surrounding us. This new digital world has also raised our attention and concern about how the amount of screen time our children have impacts their lives, their grades, their eyesight, and even their overall well-being. If you are looking for an eye doctor near you in the Bloomington, IN, area for questions about screen time and your kids or for eye strains or other concerns, the professionals at Brinegar Eye Care can help.

Tips for Healthy Eyes in a Digital World for Our Kids

The good news when it comes to protecting and caring for the eyesight and health of our children's eyes is that we can help. Yes, there are plenty of tips, like the 20-20-20 rule (take a 20-second break to focus on an object 20 feet away every 20 minutes). While that is all well and good, and isn't a bad tip, it does little good for the preteen who has spent the past 12 hours buried in their computers, phones, or tablets.

That is also where the real tip comes to light regarding our kids and managing their screen time, starting with those children who spend hours on end staring at digital screens. We know your kid is a good kid, and so is yours, and yours, and - yes, we understand. The point is, though, that we are still the best protection and guardians of their screen time and their eye health.

Limit their time. Have them take breaks. Make them do activities other than digital-based options, and have them turn off their electronics at least an hour before bed. The best tip for protecting your kids from the harm of too much screen time is to be the protection they need.

Contact Our Optometrist in Bloomington, IN

If you are looking for an optometrist for your next eye exam or for eye care for you and your family in the Bloomington area, we can help. At Brinegar Eye Care, we are here for all your eye care needs, questions, and the help you need to see your best. Contact us to learn more and schedule an appointment for the optometry services and care you and your eyes need and deserve at Brinegar Eye Care today.