New Era of Digital Technology: A Serious Concern for Children’s Ophthalmic Health Care

Abstract

In the current scenario of digital technology and virtual learning, the electronic display interfaces have become an integral part of children’s livelihood. The changing era towards digitalization increases opportunities for children to learn from multiple sources on digital platforms. The impact of new technologies (smart phones, tablets, laptops, animations, games, apps etc.) in engaging children of variable age groups (0-19) on increasing screen time revealed unfavorable effects on eye health [1].

Keywords

• new era
• digital technology
• children’s
• ophthalmic health care