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More vision problems are emerging in children following increased screen time

Parents will need to pay greater attention to kids’ vision problems in the coming years and will increasingly need to tap into vision insurance.

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Vision problems can affect how children learn and their attitude toward school when left untreated. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Screen time for children escalated significantly over the past year as many schools switched to virtual learning environments and embraced digital learning tools. With routine activities for children limited, extra hours of socializing and gaming online increased as well. Now, the consequences are starting to emerge—and eye health has taken a big hit.

Related: How to reduce employee eye strain during the pandemic

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