What are healthy screen habits for kids? | Visual Hygiene & The 20-20-20

Healthy visual hygiene for children involves maintaining a reading distance of at least 30 cm, taking breaks using the 20-20-20 rule (looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes), and ensuring at least two hours of daily outdoor time to naturally regulate eye growth.

It is increasingly common to see children hunching over tablets or reading books just inches from their faces for hours at a time.

Reading closer than 30cm triggers intense "near-point stress," significantly increasing the risk of myopia progression. Alongside offering premium myopia control lenses, we advocate for strict visual hygiene as an extension of your doctor's care. Proper reading distances and outdoor light exposure create a biological buffer against eye strain.

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